War of the Third Coalition Flashcards
What broke down between Britain and France?
1803 the Peace of Amiens - a temporary armed truce between Britain and France.
Who joined as an ally of France?
1804,Spain joined the war as an ally of France, giving Napoleon the ships he needed to challenge Britain.
How many vessels did France have?
33 ships of the line faced 27 British vessels.
What style of fighting was there at Trafalgar?
Fighting at close quarters. Cannons Muskets and Rifles
What was the range of canons in the 1800’s?
range of up to 800 metres, although grapeshot went considerably less.
Who was one of the French commanders?
Horatio Nelson - He was fatally shot during his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, aged 47.
Why did Britain win?
Faster and more effective British gunnery steadily wearing down the enemy.
How many British ships fought the early stages of the battle?
12 - Suffering some 1200 deaths and casualties.
Why did the British win?
Comparative ability of naval commanders.
What did the Battle lead to?
The Berlin Decree - Continental trade system.
When was the Battle of Ulm?
14 October
What happened to Austrian, Werneck’s troops?
Werneck’s corps was overwhelmed in a series of actions at Langenau, Herbrechtingen, Nördlingen, and Neresheim.
What had Napoleon done by 16th October?
Surrounded Mack’s entire army at Ulm - Mack surrendered with 25,000 men.
Why was it a success in terms of the troop?
They were taught to move fast in smaller detachments.
How did Napoleon’s meritocracy contribute to the success?
He inspired them and had promoted them. He described Ney as “The bravest of the brave”.
