What does the cryptic crossword clue "Knight shot on horse in Italian battle (7)" mean?

The definition is "Italian battle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARE (synonym="horse") + N (synonym="knight in chess") + GO (synonym="shot") = MARENGO; definition: "Italian battle" The answer is MARENGO.

Knight shot on horse in Italian battle (7)

Times Cryptic #29080 | 18 Across | 2024-11-21 flower

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