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First Battle of Velletri

When
16–17 June 1744
Where
Velletri
Part of
Battle of Velletri

Spanish-Neapolitan forces launched a surprise night attack, capturing three key hills from Austrian defenders.

On the night of 16–17 June 1744, the combined Spanish-Neapolitan army executed a surprise offensive. They successfully conquered three important hills surrounding Velletri, establishing a tactical advantage over the Austrian garrison.

Sources

  1. Battle of Velletri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20

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