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Battle of Rieti

When
7 March 1821
Where
Rieti
Part of
Austrian forces under Frimont enter Naples and restore Ferdinand I

Neapolitan forces under General Pepe were defeated at Rieti on 7 March 1821, failing to defend the Abruzzi defiles.

The Neapolitan army, commanded by General Pepe, made no attempt to defend the difficult defiles of the Abruzzi. They were defeated at the Battle of Rieti on 7 March 1821, which allowed Austrian forces to advance into Naples.

Sources

  1. Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08

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