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Battle of Ulm

1805 • Baden-Württ. Belagerung

Historical Overview

Bloodless surrender of an entire army; a victory through pure maneuvering.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 150.000
  • Casualties: ca. 500

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Karl Mack
  • Strength: ca. 27.000
  • Casualties: ca. 27.000 (Gefangen)

Strategic Context

Eliminating Austria before Russian reinforcements arrived.

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