Second War of Italian Independence (apr 29, 1859 – jul 11, 1859)

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- the resulting war was only 7 weeks long, but brutal. the two sides were closely matched, Austria had 200,000 soldiers, compared to 120,000 from France and Piedmont’s own force of 70,000 soldiers
- Austria had the early initiative. They crossed the Ticino River, threatening a direct invasion of Piedmont. French troops had been rushed to the front by railway, and many were lacking their equipment or provisions

- Gusiepi Garibaldi volunteer force the Hunters of the Alps also participated in a campaign of guerilla warfare against the Austrians

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