Battle of Palestro

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Battle of Palestro
Part of Second Italian War of Independence
Date 30 May 1859 Location Palestro, present-day Italy Result Franco-Sardinian victory
Belligerents
French Empire  Sardinia	Austrian Empire

v • d • e Second Italian War of Independence Montebello – Varese – San Fermo – Palestro – Magenta – Treponti – Solferino

The Battle of Palestro was fought on May 30, 1859 between Austria and the combined forces of France and Sardinia. The Franco-Sardinian forces were victorious.

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Coordinates: 45°18′44″N 8°32′46″E / 45.31222°N 8.54611°E / 45.31222; 8.54611