1805: Austerlitz

The Battle of Austerlitz is widely regarded as Napoleon's greatest victory, a triumph that saved France from financial collapse and redefined European warfare. In this award-winning study, Robert Goetz provides a definitive, hour-by-hour analysis of the 'Battle of the Three Emperors.' Moving beyond traditional French accounts, Goetz utilizes Russian and Austrian primary sources to debunk long-standing myths and offer a balanced tactical perspective. From the fierce see-saw battle for Sokolnitz to the epic struggle on the Pratzen Heights and the dramatic clash between the elite Imperial Guards, this narrative captures the Grand Armée at its absolute peak. 1805: Austerlitz offers a thorough appreciation of a campaign that saw a vastly outnumbered French force decisively defeat a formidable, professional Allied army. Insightful and meticulously researched, it is an essential addition to the library of any Napoleonic enthusiast.