Military & Warfare

Sardinia and France Defeat Austria at Solferino

The Battle of Solferino saw the combined forces of France and Sardinia victorious against the Austrian army. This significant engagement was part of the Second Italian War of Independence. The battle occurred near the village of Solferino in northern Italy, where intense fighting broke out over the strategically important area. The clash resulted in substantial casualties on both sides but ultimately reinforced French and Sardinian aspirations for Italian unification.

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