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1. Napoleon's decisive victory at Austerlitz effectively brought an end to which European Coalition which was united to bring about the downfall of France?
2. Austerlitz is often called the Battle of the Three Emperors because Napoleon, the Emperor of the French, Francis Emperor of Austria and the Russian Emperor were all present on the field of battle. Who was the Russian Czar that nominally led the Allied forces at Austerlitz?
3. Napoleon purposely left his right flank weak which he envisioned would cause the Austrians and Russians to attack him in force there. The command of this weakened flank was vital, for it had to hold the line while the rest of Napoleon's army sprung their trap on the Allies. Who commanded Napoleon's right?
4. The French Imperial Guard was one of the most famous organizations in military history. How many Imperial Guardsmen were with Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz?
5. The map of Europe has changed many times since the Battle of Austerlitz was fought in 1805. In what current country does the battlefield lie?
6. The decisive moment of Austerlitz came when the French broke the center of the Allied lines on the Pratzen Heights. According to legend, the sun broke out of the clouds and shone on the French army as they made their up to the Heights. Who led this attack?
7. One of the reasons that the Napoleonic Wars continue to be a period of interest today are the colorful uniforms and units that every army fielded at the time. In particular the cavalry were a sight to behold. Which of the following regiments was NOT in the French army at Austerlitz?
8. The Allied left which had been attacking the French right was now in a perilous position. St. Hilaire's division of Soult's IV Corps was rolling up the Allied left. The Allied commander was unable to coordinate his forces because he was dead drunk. Who was this commander?
9. The Battle of Austerlitz was actually fought over an area of several villages. One characteristic of Napoleonic battles was the vast number of men who participated in the battles in a reletively small area. As such, the fighting was often fierce and strategic points were taken and lost quickly. Which village changed hands the most times during the fighting at Austerlitz?
10. Despite his military genius, one of Napoleon's great failings was his inability to capitalize on his military victories in the political arena. Although Austerlitz was a great victory, Napoleon would go to war against both the Austrians and Russians several more times before his ultimate fall from power. In which famous novel does the battle of Austerlitz play an important role?
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