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Battle of Magenta
- When
- 4 June 1859
- Where
- Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia
- Part of
- Battle of Magenta
French and Sardinian forces defeated the Austrians near Magenta on 4 June 1859, marking the first great battle of the Second Italian War of Independence.
The engagement occurred near the town of Magenta in the Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia. French troops, having crossed the Alps or landed in Genoa, faced Austrian forces under Marshal Ferenc Gyulay. The victory was secured by Napoleon III's forces, establishing a significant military success for the French-Sardinian alliance.
Sources
- Battle of Magenta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Napoleon III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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