Franco-Spanish invasion of Northern Italy
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Was a joint French and Spanish invasion of northern Italy during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Chronology
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November 1745: During the War of the Austrian Succession, the allies led by Prince Charles of Lorraine and Count Traun decided to besiege the cities of Alessandria, Asti, and Valenza in 1745, instead of pursuing the enemy. This military strategy ultimately led to the territories falling under French and Spanish military occupation.
July 1744: On 18 July 1744, the Gallo-Spanish army engaged the Sardinian army in a desperate fight at Pietralunga. Following the battle, the Bourbon army took control of Casteldelfino in the Second Battle of Casteldelfino.
October 1744: End of the siege of Cuneo (1744).
September 1746: The French army commanded by Maillebois engaged the Austrians in Rottofreddo on August 12, 1746. After the battle, Maillebois retreated from Piedmont-Savoy.
August 1744: The Gallo-Spanish (that is, the Spanish army supported by the French) occupied the fortress of Demonte (Forte della Consolata) on 17 August 1744, abandoned by the defenders for fear of an explosion of the magazine and then proceeded quickly towards Cuneo.
September 1744: French and Spanish siege of Cuneo (1744).
March 1746: The Franco-Spanish winter quarters of Asti were brusquely attacked by Charles Emmanuel III at the head of his army, which on March 7, 1746, showed up under Asti occupied by the enemy. The city was captured the same day and with it the French garrison of 6,000 men.
March 1746: Sardinian forces retake Alessandria from the enemy.
March 1746: In 1746, during the War of the Austrian Succession, General Leutrum besieged Valenza in Italy. The town was captured by the Piedmontese forces before the French under Maillebois could arrive to assist. This victory helped the Kingdom of Sardinia gain control of the territory.
April 1744: French and Spanish forces crossed the Var and advanced on Nice, which fell without a fight.
September 1745: Battle of Bassignana (1745).
