Monday Morning General

The Battle of Austerlitz part 1 / The War of the Third Coalition


Listen Later

The Napoleonic Wars rage on in this gripping retelling of Napoleon's decisive victory over Austria in the Ulm Campaign. Follow Napoleon's cunning strategy and superior tactics as he outmaneuvers and traps Austrian forces under General Mack.

See Napoleon's mighty Grande Armée maneuver with lightning speed across Europe. Witness the dawn of total war and mass conscription of citizens as soldiers. Appreciate how Napoleon masters marching quickly, concentrating his strength, and moving on interior lines to achieve decisive results.

Learn the strengths and flaws of the French, Austrian and Russian armies in this climatic era. Gain insights into Mack's reckless invasion of Bavaria and how Napoleon capitalizes on it. See how poor coordination with Russia dooms Austria in the early weeks.

Join us for an immersive story on one of history's most influential leaders at his tactical best. Set the stage for the epic collision between empires still to come at Austerlitz. Watch the operational brilliance that lets Napoleon gain the advantage and put his rivals at his mercy.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Monday Morning GeneralBy Brendon Forrest and Bjorn Olson