Battle of Carpi
1701
In early summer 1701, Prince Eugene led an Austrian army into Italy by paths no army had used since Charles V. Catinat was to block him, forbidden to start the hostilities.
Photo: Unknown author (Public domain)
In 1700 King Charles II of Spain died childless. His inheritance tempted both France and Austria. Louis XIV accepted the throne for his grandson, which drove Europe into a great alliance. The treaties of Utrecht and Rastatt in 1713 and 1714 kept Philip V in Spain but kept the two crowns apart.
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Battle of Cassano (1705)
1705
In 1705, during the War of the Spanish Succession, Prince Eugene of Savoy came to relieve the Duke of Savoy against the Duke of Vendôme's army. On 16 August, on the banks of the Adda, his troops crossed and pushed the French into the water.
Photo: Jean-Baptiste Martin (Public domain)
Battle of Chiari
1701
On 1 September 1701, the War of the Spanish Succession was fought out in Italy. Villeroy, probably a better courtier than general, had replaced Catinat at the head of the French army and was eager to fight Prince Eugene.
Photo: Jan van Huchtenburgh (Public domain)
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