1706
Commander in Chief
Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Italy.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Italy in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Italy.
Philippe II of Orleans takes senior command in Italy during the crisis before Turin.
Massena was appointed commander of the First Division during the reorganisation of the Army of Italy.
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