First Italian War of Independence
1848 – 1849
The Kingdom of Sardinia and Italian volunteers fought Austria to free northern Italy during the revolutions of 1848. Austria won at Custoza and Novara, and Charles Albert of Sardinia gave up his throne.
Battles and events 9
March 18–22, 1848
Five Days of Milan
Milan
April 30, 1848
May 6, 1848
May 30, 1848
June 10, 1848
Battles of Vicenza (1848)
Vicenza
July 25, 1848
March 21–22, 1849
March 23, 1849
Battle of Novara (1849)
Novara
March 23 – April 1, 1849
