Austrian War Flashcards
When did Austria re-enter the war?
February 1809
Why did Austria re-enter the war?
Following military reforms and introduction of conscription after defeat at Austerlitz December 1805
France weakened by Peninsula war
Invasion of french Bavaria
April 1809
Opposing french forces retreated
Battle of Eckmühl
Napoleon left Paris to command forces
French troops defeated Principal Austrian army
Austrian forces retreated
How did Napoleon mark his victory against the Austrians?
Entered Vienna, May 1809
What Austrian threat remained despite Napoleon entering Vienna?
Austrian forces north of river Danube remained
Battle of Essling
May 1809
Napoleons forces outnumbered
Lost 20,000 men and forced to retreat
Spent 6 weeks planning next moves
When did French forces cross Danube ?
July 1808
188,000 forces crossed Danube
Battle of Wagram
5th-6th July
Hard fought battle with heavy use of artillery
Victorious although lost 34,000 men
Treaty of Schönbrunn
October 1509
Austria lost 83,000km2 of territory and 1/6 of its population
Adhered to the continental system
