"The war was launched by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, in 1672, but an exiled Genoese named Rafaello della Torre had initially prompted Charles Emmanuel into declaring war. Charles Emmanuel believed that Spain, engaged in hostilities with France in the Franco-Dutch War, would not assist Genoa. Charles Emmanuel\u2019s declaration of war was based on pretexts that were \u201Cslight and trivial,\u201D and it was evident that his reasons for going to war were to gain the seaport of Savona. Despite Charles Emmanuel's predictions, the Genoese did receive aid from Spain."@en . "Second Genoese-Savoyard War"@en . . . "The war was launched by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, in 1672, but an exiled Genoese named Rafaello della Torre had initially prompted Charles Emmanuel into declaring war. Charles Emmanuel believed that Spain, engaged in hostilities with France in the Franco-Dutch War, would not assist Genoa. Charles Emmanuel\u2019s declaration of war was based on pretexts that were \u201Cslight and trivial,\u201D and it was evident that his reasons for going to war were to gain the seaport of Savona. The Savoyards initially had the upper hand, as the attack on Genoa was unexpected, and the Savoyards occupied Pieve di Teco \u201Cand some other Places; but these were soon recovered.\u201D Despite Charles Emmanuel's predictions, the Genoese did receive aid from Spain. The Savoyards under the Marquis of Catalan marched to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena with plans to fortify it. The Genoese opposed them with a force of 9,000 men and seized all the roads, before the Savoyards could provision themselves. As a result, about 300 Savoyard officers and men departed from Castelvecchio. The remaining forces were overrun on August 15, 1672 by the Genoese. Some inconclusive battles followed, including a struggle for control of Oneglia. The Genoese advanced towards Oneglia with plans to attack by sea and land, but the Savoyards prevented them."@en . . "Second Genoese\u2013Savoyard War"@en . . . "Liguria"@en . . . . "1672"^^ . . "supported by:"@en . . . . . . . "Genoese victory; Status quo ante bellum"@en . . .