Battle of Austerlitz
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, German History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Czech Republic
- Date: December 2, 1805
Article abstract: The Battle of Austerlitz allows Napoleon to triumph over the Third Coalition, shattering the Austrian army and humiliating the Russians.
Summary of Event
The Third Coalition, formed against France in 1805, continued the wars of the French Revolution and empire. Great Britain had broken the unfavorable Peace of Amiens in May, 1803, and while Napoleon was seriously contemplating an invasion of the British Isles, Austria and Russia declared war on the newly created empire. Alexander I joined the coalition mainly for philosophical reasons;...
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