ISBN10: 1841761362, ISBN13: 9781841761367, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Osprey] Softcover Paperback. This all-new volume chronicles the events that climaxed on the field of Austerlitz in one of the most famous battles of history. Not only was it the first campaign Napoleon waged as Emperor of France, but also the first great test for his Grande Armee. 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, but following extensive research in the Austrian archives Ian Castle is now able to provide a far more balanced account of Austerlitz. 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. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]