Due to the proximity of the Duchy of Milan, troops were stationed in France, and the disposal of Pinerolo (one of the most important strongholds of Savoy), were situated close to Turin.
Milano hertsogkonna läheduse tõttu paiknesid väed Prantsusmaal ja kaotatud Pinerolo (üks kõige tähtsamaid Savoia kindlusi) paiknes Torino lähedal.