"Not only was Austerlitz the first campaign Napoleon waged as Emperor of France, but it was also the first great test for his Grande Armee. The Emperor himself regarded it as his greatest victory, and it undoubtedly won him a mastery of Europe that would remain unbroken for almost a decade. This volume chronicles the events that led to one of the most famous battles of history."--Jacket.

"First published in paperback in 2002 by Osprey Publishing ..., Oxford ..."--T.p. verso. "First published in paperback in 2002 by Osprey Publishing ..., Oxford ..."--Title page verso. Includes maps of: Strategic Plans of the Third Coalition; Mack's Initial Deployment, Late SEP 1805; From the Rhine to the Danube; Ulm - French Encirclement and Austrian Breakout; Austerlitz - the French Plan, 2 DEC 1805; Austerlitz - the Allied Plan, 2 DEC 1805; Austerlitz - Situation, Evening 1 DEC 1805; Soult's Assault against the Austro-Russian Centre; Northern Flank - Lannes and Murat Hold Bagration's Advance Guard; Attack of the Russian Imperial Guard; Retreat of Buxhowden's Wing of the Austro-Russian Army; Settlement of Europe, 1805.

Foreword -- The road to war -- Opposing plans -- Chronology -- Opposing commanders -- Opposing armies -- Opening moves -- The March to Austerlitz -- Orders of Battle -- The Battle of Austerlitz -- The aftermath -- The Battlefield today -- Further reading.