In the northern part of this engagement, sometimes called the Battle of San Martino, Ludwig von Benedek's 8th Corps successfully held off the attacking force, and, later, von Benedek would screen the retreat of his defeated compatriots.
In the northern part of this engagement, sometimes called the Battle of San Martino, Ludwig von Benedek's 8th Corps successfully held off the attacking force, and, later, von Benedek would screen the retreat of his defeated compatriots. Masses of the new rifled field guns and early control of the battlefield assured victory for the winning side, resulting in the Peace of Villafrance 16 days later. Franz Josef was the losing commander, doing no better than his generals had at Magenta earlier in the month. FTP, name this 1859 battle between the French and Sardinians on one side and the Austrians on the other whose aftermath inspired Jean-Henri Dunant to found the Red Cross.
In the northern part of this engagement, sometimes called the Battle of San Martino, Ludwig von Benedek's 8th Corps successfully held off the attacking force, and, later, von Benedek would screen the retreat of his defeated compatriots.
Battle of {Solferino}