Unification of Italy - Regia Marina was defeated in the battle of Lissa
Time: Friday Jul 20, 1866
Place: Italy
Details: On 20 July the Regia Marina was defeated in the battle of Lissa. The following day, Garibaldi's volunteers defeated an Austrian force in the Battle of Bezzecca and moved toward Trento.
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