Siege of Gaeta (1707)

For other sieges of this city at different dates, see Siege of Gaeta.

War of the Spanish
Succession:
Europe

Flemish and Rhine campaigns

Italian campaigns

Spanish and Portuguese campaigns

The siege of Gaeta was a three-month siege of the Italian city of Gaeta in 1707 by the forces of the Austrian monarchy under Wirich Philipp von Daun, during the War of the Spanish Succession. It ended on 30 September with the total destruction of the city's historic fortifications.

Coordinates: 41°13′00″N 13°34′00″E / 41.2167°N 13.5667°E / 41.2167; 13.5667

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