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Sardinian Mobilization

When
9 March 1859
Where
Kingdom of Sardinia
Part of
Kingdom of Sardinia mobilizes against Austria, beginning the crisis before the Austro-Sardinian War

Sardinia mobilized its army on 9 March 1859, initiating the military crisis against Austria.

The Kingdom of Sardinia mobilized its forces on 9 March 1859. This action was part of the broader strategy agreed upon at Plombières. Austria responded by mobilizing on 9 April, escalating the diplomatic tension into a military confrontation.

Sources

  1. Second Italian War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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