Eugene Outflanks the French in the Alpine Mountains | Battle of Chiari 1701 #shorts #history

In this clip from the War of the Spanish Succession, we examine the 1701 Battle of Chiari. Austrian forces under Prince Eugene of Savoy crossed the Alps and attacked the French from behind, causing Marshal Villeroi to be outflanked. Prince Eugene's strategic initiative resulted in the eventual defeat of the French.

In the War of the Spanish Succession, the decisive battle took place near the town of Chiari. It bolstered morale and proved that the Austrians were a formidable opponent.
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