12,000 10,000 | Date 12 August 1744 | |
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2,000 dead
2,000 captured 2,000 dead
2,000 captured Results Strategic Spanish-Neapolitan victory, Austrian invasion of the Kingdom of Naples crippled Combatants Kingdom of Naples, Spain, Habsburg Monarchy, Archduchy of Austria Similar War of the Austrian Succession, Battle of Hennersdorf, Action of 14 June 1742, Battle of Kesselsdorf, Battle of Pfaffenhofen | ||
The Battle of Velletri occurred August 12, 1744 in the War of the Austrian Succession, between Austria and the Spanish-aligned Kingdom of Naples, defended by Spanish troops. After seizing Velletri in a nighttime attack and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage, the Austrian army joined battle with Charles' Spanish army outside the city.
The Austrians were rapidly thrown back by the Spanish and Walloon Guards and retreated north toward Rome with Charles in pursuit.
Legacy
Act 3 of the opera La forza del destino by Giuseppe Verdi is set during the Battle of Velletri.
References
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