Battle of Austerlitz

December 2, 1805

Part of Napoleonic Wars

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Battle of Austerlitz

Napoleon's decisive victory over the Russian and Austrian armies in Moravia, which knocked Austria out of the Third Coalition.

Location

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Commanders

French Empire and allies 2

Napoleon Emperor of the French, Commanded the French army · 1769–1821 Louis-Nicolas Davout Marshal, Held the French right after a forced march from Vienna · 1770–1823

Coalition 2

Alexander I of Russia Emperor of Russia, Present with the allied army · 1777–1825 Mikhail Kutuzov Commander, Commanded the allied army · 1745–1813

Entities involved

French Empire and allies

Coalition

Also participating

Pyotr Bagration
Coalition
Charles XIV John
French Empire and allies
Joachim Murat
French Empire and allies