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Attack on Marghera

When
4 May 1849
Where
Marghera
Part of
Event of 1849: Venice surrenders to Austrian troops after a 4-month siege.

Field Marshal Radetzky began the siege by attacking the Venetian fort of Marghera on 4 May 1849, defended by Neapolitan troops.

On 4 May 1849, Radetzky started his attack on the Venetian fort of Marghera, which was held by 2,500 troops under the Neapolitan command of Girolamo Ulloa. This action marked the beginning of the military operations leading to the eventual reconquest.

Sources

  1. Republic of San Marco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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