Event Spanish invasion of Southern Italy

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Was the French invasion of southern Italy during the War of the Polish Succession.

Chronology

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  • November 1734: Capua is besieged by the State of the Presidi (Naples).
  • August 1734: At the end of August 1734 Neapolitan troops under Montemar landed in Sicily. The capital, Palermo, quickly opened its gates.
  • May 1734: After the battle of bitonto most of the kingdom of naples was de facto acquired by spain.
  • November 1734: Capua is besieged by the Kingdom of Naples.
  • May 1734: The fortress of Bari also surrendered to the besieging army under Montemar on May 26th.
  • August 1734: Gaeta is besieged by the Kingdom of Naples.
  • October 1734: The citadel of Messina is conquered by Neapolitan forces.
  • October 1734: Trapani conquered by naples.
  • November 1734: Capua is besieged by the Kingdom of Sicily (Kingdom of Naples).
  • October 1734: Syracuse resisted longer but was conquered by Neapolitan forces.