Skirmish of Pastrengo (1848) 1848
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 30 April 1848 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1848 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Italian War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 45.4894, 10.8100 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Skirmish of Pastrengo, also known as Battle of Pastrengo or Charge of Pastrengo, was fought between the Piedmontese and Austrian army on 30 April 1848, in the course of the First Italian War of Independence. The engagement is mostly remembered for the cavalry charge of the Carabinieri, depicted in numerous Italian artworks.
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