When did the Battle of Austerlitz take place?
The Battle of Austerlitz took place on the 2nd of December 1805. This engagement occurred during the War of the Third Coalition in which France fought against an alliance including Russia and Austria.
Questions about Battle of Austerlitz
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Allied forces at the Battle of Austerlitz?
Emperor Alexander I of Russia served as the supreme commander alongside Austrian chief of staff Franz von Weyrother. Mikhail Kutuzov commanded only the IV Corps after being stripped of his authority by the Tsar.
What were the casualty figures for the Battle of Austerlitz?
Allied casualties stood at about 36,000 out of an army of 89,000 representing approximately 38% of their effective forces. The French lost around 9,000 men from an army of 66,000 or about 13% of their total strength.
Where did the Battle of Austerlitz occur today?
The battle site lies within 19 municipalities including Slavkov u Brna and Sokolnice in the Czech Republic. Since 1992 this area has been protected by law as a landscape monument zone containing historical terrain formations.
How many guns were captured during the Battle of Austerlitz?
Recent data indicates that 186 guns and 45 standards were captured by the French forces. Earlier estimates suggested the Allies lost some 180 guns and about 50 standards during the engagement.