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Battle of Wertingen

1805 • Bayern
gravure du bas-relief de la colonne, représentant une scène de la bataille de Wertingen.

gravure du bas-relief de la colonne, représentant une scène de la bataille de Wertingen.

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Sujet : Scènes historiques -- 1800-1869 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 12988 Couverture : 08 octobre 1805

Sujet : Scènes historiques -- 1800-1869 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 12988 Couverture : 08 octobre 1805

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LA BATAILLE DE WERTINGEN, 1805

LA BATAILLE DE WERTINGEN, 1805

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An 1805 medal depicting the mayors of Paris paying homage to Napoleon at Schoenbrunn after his victory over the Austrians. His brother-in-law, Marshal Joachim Murat, stands behind him while a representation of the city of Schoenbrunn sits at their feet. Across the top it says "AUSTRIA SUBDUED" while the bottom says "THE MAYORS OF PARIS PRESENT THEIR THANKS TO THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON, RETURNED VICTORIOUS TO THE PALACE OF THE CAESARS". This is Bramsen 454 which differs from 453 in that it has a figure of Austria kneeling between the mayors and Napoleon. The obverse depicts Renommée (Fame) blowing a trumpet and carrying a scroll marked "IMP VRBI SVAE (FROM THE EMPEROR TO HIS CITY)"; behind her are the spoils of war. Up above it says "FROM THE GERMANS". Underneath it says "THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE WAR, CANNON AND FLAGS DESPOILED FROM THE ENEMY AT WERTINGEN, GIVEN TO THE CITY OF PARIS ON OCTOBER 1805". Bronze, 68mm

An 1805 medal depicting the mayors of Paris paying homage to Napoleon at Schoenbrunn after his victory over the Austrians. His brother-in-law, Marshal Joachim Murat, stands behind him while a representation of the city of Schoenbrunn sits at their feet. Across the top it says "AUSTRIA SUBDUED" while the bottom says "THE MAYORS OF PARIS PRESENT THEIR THANKS TO THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON, RETURNED VICTORIOUS TO THE PALACE OF THE CAESARS". This is Bramsen 454 which differs from 453 in that it has a figure of Austria kneeling between the mayors and Napoleon. The obverse depicts Renommée (Fame) blowing a trumpet and carrying a scroll marked "IMP VRBI SVAE (FROM THE EMPEROR TO HIS CITY)"; behind her are the spoils of war. Up above it says "FROM THE GERMANS". Underneath it says "THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE WAR, CANNON AND FLAGS DESPOILED FROM THE ENEMY AT WERTINGEN, GIVEN TO THE CITY OF PARIS ON OCTOBER 1805". Bronze, 68mm

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Positions initiales Wertingen

Positions initiales Wertingen

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Historical Overview

In the Battle of Wertingen Imperial French forces led by Marshals Joachim Murat and Jean Lannes attacked a small Austrian corps commanded by Feldmarschall-Leutnant Franz Xaver von Auffenberg. This action, the first battle of the Ulm Campaign, resulted in a clear French victory. Wertingen lies 28 kilometres (17 mi) northwest of Augsburg. The combat was fought during the War of the Third Coalition, part of the Napoleonic Wars.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Murat / Lannes
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: ca. 200

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Auffenberg
  • Strength: ca. 5.500
  • Casualties: ca. 2.900

Strategic Context

Beginning of the encirclement of the Austrian army under Mack.

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