dec 1, 1805 - Battle of Austerlitz
Description:
- regarded as the greatest victory achieved by Napoleon- Defeated larger Russian and Austrian army
- Brought war of the third coalition to an end
- Treaty of Pressburg signed by the Austrians later in the month
- Often cited as a tactical mastermind by Napoleon
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1805
Now
~ 220 years ago