Battles & Campaigns · 1815
Battle of Scapezzano
Scapezzano, near Senigallia, Italy
What happened
An Austrian corps under Adam Albert von Neipperg fought a Neapolitan division under Michele Carrascosa. Murat sent his main army against another Austrian corps near Tolentino, while Carrascosa held off Neipperg to the north. When Carrascosa's men risked being surrounded, they withdrew in good order.
Why it matters
Neipperg could now threaten Murat's main army. This led directly to the decisive Battle of Tolentino.
What came next
Murat was beaten at Tolentino, and the war ended with the Treaty of Casalanza on 20 May 1815.
Did you know?
Both sides had only light losses.
Timeline
- 28 Apr 1815Battle of Pesaro.
- 1 May 1815Battle of Scapezzano.
- 2–3 May 1815Battle of Tolentino.
- 20 May 1815Treaty of Casalanza.