Operation Radetzky

Operation Radetzky was a military plan executed in 1859 during the Second Italian War of Independence. It aimed to cut off and defeat the Austrian army in northern Italy by moving troops to strategic positions, including the Milan area. Named after the Austrian Field Marshal Radetzky, the operation helped the Italian allies, particularly the armies of Piedmont and France, coordinate their efforts. Its success contributed to the eventual defeat of Austria in the region, leading to the unification of much of Italy. Overall, it was a strategic military effort to weaken Austria’s hold on Italy during the conflict.