Battle of Palestro

May 31, 1859 · Palestro

Result Franco-Sardinian victory

Sardinian troops, with French Zouaves, beat off Austrian attacks near Palestro in Lombardy. The battle was part of the Second Italian War of Independence.

Kingdom of Italy

Austrian Empire

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 26,000
Casualties
600c. 1,000
Guns
c. 30
Strength
14,000c. 18,000
Casualties
2,000c. 2,200
Missing
c. 500
Guns
c. 16

Also involved 1