Slavkov u Brna

The Battlefield of Austerlitz

On 2 December 1805, Napoleon won what is often called the 'Battle of the Three Emperors' near present-day Slavkov u Brna.

De Praceheuvel op het slagveld van Austerlitz.
Martin Strachon, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

From the source

Slavkov u Brna (Tsjechië, historisch Austerlitz), waar op 2 december 1805 de Slag bij Austerlitz plaatsvond — Napoleons 'Slag der Drie Keizers'.

Editorial reading

The battle took place at what is now Slavkov u Brna (historically Austerlitz), in the Czech Republic. The date is confirmed by the official guide of Zamek Slavkov, the castle on the site.

Recommendation

One of Napoleon's most celebrated victories, fought on the grounds around the castle that still carries the historic name of the battle.

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