Episode 2 of 2
Second Battle of Velletri
- When
- 10–11 August 1744
- Where
- Velletri
- Part of
- Battle of Velletri
Austrians seized Velletri and captured the royal entourage but were rapidly repelled and forced to retreat.
On 10 and 11 August 1744, the Austrian army launched a nighttime attack, seizing the city of Velletri and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage. The Spanish-Neapolitan forces quickly counterattacked, throwing the Austrians back and compelling their retreat.
Sources
- Battle of Velletri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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