Battle of Bitonto
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| Battle of Bitonto | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Polish Succession | |||||||
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| 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 |
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| Casualties | |||||||
| Unknown | 1,000 dead 1,000 wounded 2,200 captured |
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| War of the Polish Succession |
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| Gdańsk – Gaeta – Bitonto |
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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