The garrison of eight thousand French troops remained in Rome until August 1870, when they were recalled at the start of the Franco-Prussian War. In September 1870, the Royal Italian Army finally captured Rome and made it the capital of Italy.
The garrison of eight thousand French troops remained in Rome until August 1870 when they were recalled at the start of the Franco-Prussian War In September 1870 the Royal Italian Army finally captured Rome and made it the capital of Italy