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Battle of San Martino. Capture of Controcania (June 24, 1859)

The Battle of San Martino was fought by the Piedmontese against the right flank of the Austrian army on June 24, 1859, the same day the French engaged the bulk of their forces at Solferino. It was the bloodiest day of all the wars of the Risorgimento.