Italian events

  • Italy capturing Venetia

    Italy capturing Venetia

    Italy captures Ventia and allies itself with Prussia. This was one of the first steps of Italy starting to separate itself from Austria.
  • Italian and Prussian agreement

    Italian and Prussian agreement

    Italy and Prussia signed an agreement that supported Italy's acquisition of Venetia. This was an important step in the Italians taking action against Austria, to later become independant.
  • war

    war

    Italy declares war against Austria. This started the fighting that led to Italian independance.
  • peace

    Garibaldi steps aside and Italy is united under one leader. This cuases Italy to be unified.
  • victory

    victory

    Garibaldi's volunteers defeated an Austrian force in the battle of Bezzecca, and moved toward Trento. This was another step of the Italians freeing themselves from the Austrians.