(a). yes.
(b). no.
Does "Camillo di Cavour, under orders of Victor Emmanuel II of Piedmont-Sardinia, sent an expeditionary corps of 15,000 soldiers, commanded by General Alfonso La Marmora, to side with French and British forces during the war.:11112 This was an attempt at gaining the favour of the French, especially when the issue of uniting Italy would become an important matter." correctly answer the question of Who gave Camillo di Cavour the orders to send soldiers to aid the French and British forces?
(a).