Parma-Sardinian War (may 1, 1848 – dec 9, 1848)

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Following the end of Hapsburg rule over Parma, Sardinia began a massively successful campaign to unite the nation with Parma. By March, support for a war was high in Sardinia, prompting the Sardinian Demands; a list of 12 highly unfeasible demands that Parma had to meet by May or face war.

These demands were never intended to be followed, as they included things such as a one-sided unconditional alliance with Sardinia, expulsion of any remaining Austrians, and the limitation of the military to only 5000 men.

In May, Sardinia invaded and after a short siege, were able to capture the capital, Parma, forcing a surrender. The Treaty of Genoa saw the end of the Duchy of Parma, becoming a province within Sardinia.

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