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Battle of Francavilla
- When
- 20 June 1719
- Where
- Francavilla di Sicilia
- Part of
- Battle of Francavilla
Austrian forces attacked Spanish positions near Francavilla, suffering heavy casualties from artillery before a Spanish cavalry counterattack secured victory.
The battle began on 20 June 1719 and continued until evening. Spanish artillery under the Marquis of Villadarias caused significant confusion and casualties among the Austrians. A final Spanish cavalry counterattack eliminated any remaining Austrian hopes of victory.
Sources
- Battle of Francavilla Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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