1866 Austro-Prussian War Flashcards
How many troops did Italy have in comparison to Austria?
250,000 Italians vs only 130,000 Austrians
How many ships did Italy have in comparison to Austria?
12 Italian Ships vs 7 Austrian Ships
How many of Italy’s troops actually reached the front due to poor organisation?
25%
What did General Caldini say about Victor Emanuel that suggested his lack of leadership skills
“The king is wholly ignorant and incompetent”
Why was the leadership so tumultuous in the Italian army?
Conflicts between Military leaders and the interference of the Monarch
when was the first battle in the 3rd war for Italian independence
Custozza 24th June
what was the negative output of the battle of Custozza?
ruined reputations of the officers and shattered Italian military pride
What battle was Admiral Persano’s fleet destroyed in?
July - Battle of Lissa - lost 3 ships including the “Re d’Italia”
How many shells were fired in Lissa and how many made their targets?
1450 shells fired, not one scored a major hit.
Where did Garibaldi lead a volunteer army and win?
Bezzecca and pushed towards Trento
What battle did Bismarck’s Prussian army crush Austria in that lead to Prussia leaving the war achieving their own goals?
Sadowa on July 3rd
When was the Armistace signed between Prussia and Austria?
July 26th 1866
When did Italy lay down their arms after their ally, Prussia, left the war?
August 12th 1866
Why was the 3rd War of Italian independence a failure for Italy.
Liberation of Venice achieved through a foreign power yet again, showed weakness and futility of Italian war efforts, Had to hone in a nationalist hero who’s great successes were undermined by the failures of the Italian Generals.
