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Wischau


Battle Name : Wischau

Date(s) : 25 November 1805

Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,

Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces [Grande Armee]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

With almost ten to one advantage this was an easy victory for the Russians. Some began thinking that the main French army, at the end of extended lines of supply and diminished in strength, would be easily dealt with.

Location

A village in Moravia [now the Czech Republic about 15 miles north of Austerlitz. (Czech Republic)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Grande Armee]

Number engaged :
1,400

Casualties :
n/a

Russian forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
n/a