LEADER 04112nam 22005053 450 001 9910165122203321 005 20230801235447.0 010 $a9781908902344 010 $a1908902345 035 $a(CKB)3710000001065287 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4808415 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4808415 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11349654 035 $a(OCoLC)974591016 035 $a(Exl-AI)4808415 035 $a(Perlego)3028236 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001065287 100 $a20210901d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aFrom Boulogne to Austerlitz - Napoleon's Campaign of 1805 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cWagram Press,$d2012. 210 4$dİ2012. 215 $a1 online resource (81 pages) 225 1 $aSpecial Campaigns Series ;$vv.17 327 $aIntro -- CHAPTER I- EUROPE IN 1804-1805 -- The Peace of Amiens-The Invasion of England-German Views on Invasion-The Third Coalition-Villeneuve's Failure-Sea Power and Preparation for War-Patriotic Spirit -- CHAPTER II - CHARACTER OF THE OPPOSING FORCES -- The Grand Army-Infantry-Cavalry-Artillery-Characteristics of the French-The French in Attack-French Leaders-Napoleon -Youth of French Generals-Napoleon's System of Work- The Austrian Army-The Russians-Theatre of Operations- Comments -- CHAPTER III - THE ADVANCE TO THE RHINE -- Napoleon's Plans-Plans of the Allies-Napoleon's Preparations- Reconnaissance-Austrian Preparations-The March to the Rhine-Proclamation to the Grand Army-Passage of the Rhine-Comments -- CHAPTER IV - FROM THE RHINE TO ULM -- Orders of 28th September-Diary of Events-Passage of the Danube-Action at Wertingen-Action at Haslach-The Enemy destroyed by Marches - The Circle completed - Surrender of Mack-Comments -- CHAPTER V - FROM ULM TO AUSTERLITZ -- Violation of Prussian Territory-Trafalgar-Napoleon's Plans- Supply Arrangements-The Valley of the Danube-French Movements-Situation of the Allies-Russian Retreat-French Advance-Destruction of an Austrian Column-The Russians cross the Danube-Battle of Du?rrComments -- CHAPTER VI - OPERATIONS IN ITALY AND THE TYROL -- Operations in Italy-Battle of Caldiero-Operations in the Tyrol-Comments -- CHAPTER VII - THE BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ -- General Situation-The Field of Austerlitz-Movements of the Allies -French Position-Napoleon's Orders-Flans of the Allies- The Morning of 2nd December-Attack on the French Right- Napoleon's Counter-stroke-Action on the French Left-Repulse of Bagration-DestComments -- CHAPTER VIII - THE CAUSES OF SUCCESS -- MAPS. 330 $aThis book, 'From Boulogne to Austerlitz: Napoleon?s Campaign of 1805' by R.G. Burton, provides an in-depth analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte's military strategies during the pivotal campaign of 1805. It explores the geopolitical context of Europe at the time, detailing the breakdown of the Peace of Amiens and the subsequent renewal of hostilities between France and England. The book discusses Napoleon's ambitious plans for invading England and his preparation of the Grand Army. It also covers the various military engagements and battles, including the famous Battle of Austerlitz. Burton examines the strategic and tactical elements that contributed to Napoleon's successes, offering insights into the dynamics of warfare during this period. The book is intended for readers interested in military history and the Napoleonic Wars.$7Generated by AI. 410 0$aSpecial Campaigns Series 517 $aSpecial Campaigns Series 606 $aAusterlitz, Battle of, Czech Republic, 1805$7Generated by AI 606 $aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815$7Generated by AI 615 0$aAusterlitz, Battle of, Czech Republic, 1805 615 0$aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 700 $aBurton$b Lt.-Colonel Reginald G$01372518 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910165122203321 996 $aFrom Boulogne to Austerlitz - Napoleon's Campaign of 1805$93403445 997 $aUNINA