Battle of Magenta (1859 AD)

Battle of Magenta (Sardinia vs Austria) took place in 1859 AD during Second Italian War of Independence.

Battle facts

Year: 1859 AD
Date: 1859-06-04
Era: Modern
Conflict: Second Italian War of Independence
Side A: Sardinia
Side B: Austria
Commanders (A): Napoleon III, Patrice de MacMahon
Commanders (B): Ferenc Gyulay, Prince of Montenuovo
Casualties: approx. 707 killed 3,223 wounded 655 missing Total: 4,5851,368 killed 4,358 wounded 4,500 missing Total: 10,226
Outcome: Franco-Italian victory
Coordinates: 45.456°, 8.802°