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Title
The First Victory of Maria Theresa’s Reign
Description
Battle of Campo Santo
Subject
Source
Publisher
Date
1743-02-08
Scenario#
A102
Location
Campo Santo, Italy
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Campo Santo was fought in Campo Santo, Italy on 8 February 1743 between Spain and Austria, as part of the War of the Austrian Succession. The Spaniards and their Neapolitan allies under General De Gages were fought to a standstill by the Austrians and their Sardinian allies under Field Marshal Traun on the Panaro. The Spanish sustained heavy casualties, but as darkness fell, Traun ordered a general retreat; de Gages, rather than pursue, himself drew back over the river.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Campo Santo
External Link
Combatants
Spain, Naples
Austria, Sardinia
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