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Parma


Battle Name : Parma

Date(s) : 29 June 1734

Part of : The War of Polish Succession ,

Outcome : A victory for Franco-Piedmontese Army over Austrian Army

Type of battle : Land

Summary

In a drawn out struggle lasting the whole day, the French and Piedmontese under Marshal Coigny defeated the Austrians under Marshal Graf von Mercy. The Austrian attacked four times but were beaten back each time. Graf von Mercy himself was killed during the battle.

Location

Parma, Italy (Italy)