Franco-Austrian War

The Franco-Austrian War of 1859 was a conflict between France and Austria over control of Italian territories during the process of Italian unification. France, allied with the Kingdom of Sardinia, aimed to weaken Austria’s influence in Italy and support independence movements. The war resulted in a decisive French victory, leading Austria to cede Lombardy to Sardinia. This conflict shifted power dynamics in Italy and paved the way for further unification efforts, marking a significant step towards the eventual creation of a unified Italy.