Napoleon's Greatest Triumph: The Battle of Austerlitz

Napoleon abandoned his plans for the invasion of Britain and diverted his army to the Danube valley to confront Austrian and Russian forces in a bid for control of central Europe, culminating in the Battle of Austerlitz, which paved the way for French hegemony on the Continent for the next decade. This short introduction provides detailed profiles of the leaders, tactics, and weaponry of the French, Austrian, and Russian forces, as well as maps and contemporary images to place the reader at the forefront of the action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2019
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Napoleon's decision to abandon his plans for the invasion of Britain in August 1805 and divert his army to the Danube valley was a significant strategic move aimed at gaining control of central Europe. This campaign, culminating in the Battle of Austerlitz, is widely regarded as one of Napoleon's greatest triumphs and had far-reaching effects that paved the way for French hegemony on the Continent for the next decade. To gain a deeper understanding of what transpired and why, it is essential to delve into the Battle Story. This comprehensive resource provides detailed profiles of the leaders, tactics, and weaponry of the French, Austrian, and Russian forces that clashed at Austerlitz. Additionally, maps are included to illustrate the positions of the opposing forces at crucial moments during the action, while contemporary images place the reader at the heart of the unfolding events. Furthermore, orders of battle are provided to showcase the composition of the opposing forces' armies, making this short introduction an excellent starting point for exploring this pivotal battle.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750991674
Edition number: 2 New edition