Chapter 23: Austrian Campaign

Question 1

What encouraged the Austrians to act against France?

Answer 1

French setbacks in Spain

Question 2

How was the Austrian army reformed since the Austerlitz defeat?
What was reform hampered by?

Answer 2

Better tactics
Better corpse structure
Developed conscription

Old fashioned military leaders (set in ways)

Question 3

How do Austria catch N off guard?

Answer 3

Invade earlier than expected at Bavaria

Question 4

When are Austria forced to retreat?
When is N forced to retreat?

Answer 4

Battle of Eckmühl (April 1809)
At Essling (May 1809)

Question 5

When did N start planning the Battle at Wagram?

Answer 5

After Essling retreat
6 weeks

Question 6

When was the battle at Wagram?
How long did it last?

Answer 6

July 1809
2 days

Question 7

Who won the battle at Wagram?
What caused heavy casualties?
How were Austria’s reforms used?

Answer 7

N
Heavy use of artillery on both sides
Used some new tactics

Question 8

How many troops did N loose in the battle at Wagram?
What 2 things did the Austrians loose?
What did this cause?

Answer 8

34,000/180,000
43,000 & morale
Austrians sought peace

Question 9

When was the treaty of Schönbrunn?
What did Austria loose?

Answer 9

14 October 1809
83,000 km squared = 1/6 population

Question 10

What about N army made battles less easily in the Austrian campaign?

Answer 10

N over-confident
Less prepared (just came form dealing with peninsular war & Austrians ready quicker than expected)
Less veterans than past
Reliance on satellite states who’s men offt deserted
Troops diverted by Spain

Question 11

What about the Austrian army made battles less easily in the Austrian campaign?

Answer 11

Invaded quicker than expected
Army size & artillery better march for N