Louis Joseph Vendome Biography

Vendome begins the successful French siege of Barcelona, one of the war's last major operations.

Vendome is considered among France's leading commanders as the Bourbon succession crisis develops.

Vendome is sent to Italy to restore French fortunes after early setbacks against Eugene.

Vendome replaces the captured Villeroy as commander in northern Italy.

Vendome commands the Franco-Spanish army in the indecisive battle at Luzzara.

Vendome fights Eugene of Savoy at Luzzara in a hard-contested battle in northern Italy.

Vendome campaigns in Piedmont and Lombardy while France tries to hold its position in Italy.

Vendome commands French operations while Savoy's loyalty deteriorates.

Vendome moves to disarm Savoyard units before the alliance change becomes public.

Vendome resists Eugene of Savoy at Cassano in a bloody battle on the Adda.

Vendome wins a sharp victory over an Imperial force near Calcinato in Lombardy.

Vendome assumes command of French field forces and reorganises their deployment after Villeroy's defeat.

Vendome is transferred from Italy to Flanders after the French crisis following Ramillies.

Vendome restores cohesion to the French army and prevents another rapid Allied collapse in Flanders.

Vendome tries to restore French fortunes in Flanders after the defeat at Oudenaarde.

French forces recover Ghent during the renewed campaign before the decisive battle at Oudenaarde.

Vendome commands French forces during the defeat at Oudenaarde.

Vendome's forces suffer defeat at Oudenaarde after confused command and rapid Allied concentration.

Vendome is sent to Spain to revive Bourbon military fortunes after Allied advances.

Vendome defeats Stanhope's isolated British force at Brihuega.

Vendome and Philip V defeat the Habsburg army at Villaviciosa.