Battle of Velletri

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Battle of Velletri
Part of the War of the Austrian Succession
Charles VII of Naples at the Battle of Velletri by Camillo Guerra. Oil on canvas (1850).
Date 12 August 1744 Location Velletri (present-day Italy) 41°42′0.000″N 12°40′59.999″E / 41.70000000°N 12.68333306°E / 41.70000000; 12.68333306 Result Spanish-Neapolitan victory Austrian invasion of the Kingdom of Naples crippled
Belligerents
Kingdom of Naples Kingdom of Spain	Habsburg Monarchy
Commanders and leaders
Charles VII of Naples Duke of Castropignano Comte de Gages	Prince of Lobkowicz
Strength
12,000	10,000
Casualties and losses
Less than half of those of the enemy	2,000 dead 2,000 captured
class=notpageimage| Location within Italy Show map of Italy Battle of Velletri (Europe) Show map of Europe

The Battle of Velletri occurred on 12 August 1744 in the War of the Austrian Succession, between Austria and the Kingdom of Naples. After seizing Velletri in a nighttime attack and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage, the Austrian army joined battle with Charles' army outside the city. The Austrians were rapidly thrown back and retreated north toward Rome with Charles in pursuit.