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battle of Solferino

DEFINITIONS OF: battle of Solferino

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n an indecisive battle in 1859 between the French and Sardinians under Napoleon III and the Austrians under Francis Joseph I

Synonyms:
Solferino
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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