8 April 1866Alliance Victor Emmanuel II and PrussiaVictor Emmanuel II
Joins an alliance with Prussia against Austria
Historical records for Italy in 1866, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Joins an alliance with Prussia against Austria
La Marmora's government promises to attack Austria if Prussia begins war within three months.
Acquires Venetia after making an alliance with Prussia against Austria
Victor Emmanuel's government declares war on Austria under the alliance with Prussia.
La Marmora leads Italy's main army across the Mincio toward Austrian Venetia.
Victor Emmanuel accompanies the army during the defeat at Custoza and subsequent withdrawal.
Garibaldi is wounded while his volunteers fight Austrian troops near Monte Suello.
Cialdini crosses the lower Po and advances into Venetia after Austria redeploys troops northward.
Cialdini advances across Venetia as Austrian forces withdraw toward the main theatre.
Persano begins operations against Lissa without achieving a decisive result before the Austrian fleet arrives.
Cappellini remains aboard Palestro when fire reaches its magazine and destroys the ship.
Faa di Bruno dies when Tegetthoff's flagship rams and sinks Re d'Italia.
Garibaldi defeats Austrian forces at Bezzecca during the campaign in Trentino.
Petitti Bagliani signs the armistice ending active operations between Italy and Austria.
Persano faces investigation after transferring his flag during the unsuccessful battle of Lissa.
Victor Emmanuel's kingdom receives Venetia following the peace settlement with Austria.
Appointed Chief of Staff
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