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Battle of Milazzo
- When
- 17-24 July 1860
- Where
- Milazzo
Garibaldi's forces defeated royal Neapolitan forces near Milazzo in July 1860, bringing nearly all of Sicily under his control.
The Battle of Milazzo was fought between 17 and 24 July 1860 in the vicinity and in the city of Milazzo. The Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, together with numerous volunteers who subsequently landed, mainly the Medici, formed the first nucleus of the Southern Army, invading the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Sources
- Battle of Milazzo (1860) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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