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WAR OF the Third Coalition
1805
Also spelled the War of the 3rd
Coalition, this war was part of the
Napoleonic Wars.
Some historians say the War
of the Third Coalition was fought 1805 - 1807, thus they include
what can be otherwise listed under the
War of
the Fourth Coalition. Here, it is listed
separate.
WHEN WAS THE WAR OF
THE THIRD COALITION FOUGHT?
The War of the Third
Coalition took place from September 23, 1805, until December 26,
1805.
WHO FOUGHT THE WAR OF
THE THIRD COALITION?
Britain, Russia, Sweden, and
Austria against France.
Timeline of the War of the Third Coalition
EVENTS BUILDING UP TO
THE WAR OF THE THIRD COALITION
On August 25, 1805, Bavaria
concluded a treaty with France. As a result, Austria joined the
allies against France.
September 8, 1805 - Austria invades
Bavaria, a French ally
EVENTS AND BATTLES OF THE WAR OF
THE THIRD COALITION
September 23, 1805 -
Napoleon declares war on Austria
September 25 - October 20, 1805 -
Battle of Ulm
October 25, 1805 - France drives the
Austrian army from Munich
December 2, 1805 -
Battle of Austerlitz
December 10, 1805 - Treaty of Brünn,
between France and Bavaria. Bavaria was now a kingdom.
December 26, 1805 -
Treaty of
Pressburg
And here is the map
Map of
the War of the Third Coalition 1805
Check here for the various
Coalitions
that were formed to fight against France.
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