Battle of Solferino (1859)

Battle of Solferino (France & Sardinia vs Austria) took place in 1859 during Second Italian War of Independence.

Battle facts

Year: 1859
Date: 1859-06-24
Era: Modern
Conflict: Second Italian War of Independence
Side A: France, Sardinia
Side B: Austria
Commanders (A): Napoleon III, Victor Emmanuel II
Commanders (B): Franz Joseph I
Casualties: France: 1,622 killed Including 117 officers 8,530 wounded 1,518 missing Sardinia: 691 killed Including 49 officers 3,572 wounded 1,258 missing Total: 17,191 (France & Sardinia), 2,386 killed Including 94 officers 10,634 wounded 9,290 missing Total: 22,310 (Austria)
Outcome: Franco-Sardinian victory End of the Italian War of Independence Armistice of Villafranca
Coordinates: 45.367°, 10.566°