Battle of Bitonto

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Battle of Bitonto
Part of the War of the Polish Succession
Date May 25, 1734
Location near Bitonto, present-day Italy
Result Spanish victory
Combatants
Spain Austria
Commanders
Carlos de Bourbon
Duke of Montemar
Luis de Córdova y Córdova
Count Belmonte
Strength
12 battalions
24 squadrons
6,000 infantry
2,500 cavalry
Casualties
Unknown 1,000 dead
1,000 wounded
2,200 captured
War of the Polish Succession
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The Battle of Bitonto was a battle of the War of Polish Succession fought on May 25, 1734 between Spain and Austria near Bitonto, Puglia (southern Italy). The Spanish, led by the Count of Montemar and their future king Carlos de Bourbon, were victorious. As a result, the Kingdom of Naples was secured for the Bourbons.

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