Battle of Velletri (1744)

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Battle of Velletri
Part of the War of the Austrian Succession
Date August 12, 1744 Location Velletri, Italy Result Spanish victory
Combatants
Spain Kingdom of Naples	Austria
Commanders
Don Carlos de Borbon	Prince of Lobkowicz
Strength
10,000	6,000

War of the Austrian Succession: Italian Campaigns
Campo Santo – Villafranca – Casteldelfino – Velletri – Madonna dell'Olmo – Bassignano – Piacenza – Rottofreddo - Assietta

The Battle of Velletri occurred August 12, 1744 in the War of the Austrian Succession, between Austria and the Spanish-aligned Kingdom of Naples, defended by Spanish troops. After seizing Velletri in a nighttime attack and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage, the Austrian army joined battle with Charles' Spanish army outside the city.

The Austrians were rapidly thrown back by the Spanish and Walloon Guards and retreated north toward Rome, with Charles in pursuit.