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Austerlitz 1805

The fate of empires
Series: Campaign
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Ian Castle's book Austerlitz 1805 delves into the pivotal Battle of Austerlitz, often considered Napoleon's greatest victory. It explores the strategic brilliance and tactical decisions that led to the triumph of the French forces over the Russian and Austrian armies. The book is rich with maps and firsthand accounts, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of one of history's most significant military engagements.
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If you have a keen interest in pivotal historical battles, this account of the renowned December 1805 conflict offers a detailed exploration of strategic military maneuvers and leadership that shaped European history. You'll appreciate Ian Castle's meticulous research and engaging narrative that brings to life the strategies and outcomes of one of Napoleon's greatest victories.

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Austerlitz 1805

Beginning with the advance of the French Army from the Rhine to the Danube, this volume describes the development of Macks' army at Ulm, the manoeuvres to Austerlitz and the counter attack that resulted in decisive defeat for the Austro-Russian army.

A chronicle of the events that climaxed on the field of Austerlitz in one of the most famous battles of history, now presented in a refreshingly balanced volume.

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A chronicle of the events that climaxed on the field of Austerlitz in one of the most famous battles of history, now presented in a refreshingly balanced volume.

Not only was it the first campaign Napoleon waged as Emperor of France, but also the first great test for his Grande Armée. The Emperor himself regarded it as his greatest victory, and it undoubtedly won him a mastery of Europe that would remain unbroken for almost a decade.

Most accounts of the campaign have until now been based almost exclusively on French sources. However, following extensive research in the Austrian archives, Ian Castle is now able to provide a far more balanced account of Austerlitz 1805.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841761367

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 76 b/w; 26 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christa Hook

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Ian Castle was a founder member of the Napoleonic Association in 1975. Since then he has made an extensive study of the Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars period and is recognized as a leading English-language authority on the subject. He has written several books and numerous articles on the subject, including Campaign 33 Aspern & Wagram 1809 and Campaign 56 Eggmühl 1809.

Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television, and she has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide.

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