The Battle of Wertingen, fought on October 8, 1805, was part of the War of the 3rd Coalition, which was part of the greater Napoleonic Wars. In the Napoleonic Wars, the Third Coalition against Napoléon emerged in 1805, and consisted of an alliance of Britain, Austria, Russia, Naples, and Sweden against France. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The First French Empire, commonly known as the French Empire or the Napoleonic Empire, covers the period of the domination of France and much of continental Europe by Napoleon I of France. ... Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy The Crown Austrian Emperor, formerly Crown Holy Roman Emperor The Austrian Empire is the name of Austria during the time from 1804 - 1867. ... Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France Murat portrait, by François Pascal Simon, Baron Gérard, c. ... Jean Lannes Jean Lannes, duke of Montebello (April 11, 1769 – May 31, 1809), marshal of France, was born at Lectoure (Gers). ... In the Napoleonic Wars, the Third Coalition against Napoléon emerged in 1805, and consisted of an alliance of Britain, Austria, Russia, Naples, and Sweden against France. ... Combatants First French Empire Austrian Empire Commanders Pierre Dupont de lEtang Karl Mack von Lieberich Strength <6,000 25,000 Casualties 1,000 killed or wounded 400 killed, 1,100 wounded, 4,000 captured The Battle of Haslach-Jungingen, fought on October 11, 1805, was part of the War... The Battle of Elchingen was fought on October 14, 1805, between French forces and a small Austrian force. ... The Capitulation Of Ulm The Battle of Ulm, of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought in 1805 at Ulm in Wurttemberg. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland First French Empire, Spain Commanders The Viscount Nelson † Pierre Charles Silvestre de Villeneuve Strength 27 ships of the line, 4 frigates, 2 others France: 18 ships of the line, 8 others Spain: 15 ships of the line Casualties 449 killed; 1,214... The Battle of Caldiero took place on October 30, 1805. ... Combatants First French Empire Russia, Austrian Empire Commanders Napoleon I, Louis Nicolas Davout Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov, Alexander I, Franz von Weyrother Strength 68,000 73,000 Casualties 1,288 dead; 6,993 wounded; 1 flag lost 25,000 dead, wounded or captured {{{notes}}} Map of the battle from the 4th... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Allies: • United Kingdom, • Prussia, • Austria, • Russia France Commanders Strength Casualties Full list Full list The Napoleonic Wars were a series of wars fought during Napoleon Bonapartes rule over France. ...

Field Marshal Auffenberg found himself cut-off and isolated at Wertingen when he was surprised to find the pinnacle of the French army under Joachim Murat and Jean Lannes attacking with 12,000 men. Auffenberg was caught completely off guard and with only 5,500 men of his own, was in no position to mount a serious defense. Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France Murat portrait, by François Pascal Simon, Baron Gérard, c. ... Jean Lannes Jean Lannes, duke of Montebello (April 11, 1769 – May 31, 1809), marshal of France, was born at Lectoure (Gers). ...

By the time the battle had ended, Auffenberg had lost over half of his men.

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• Napoleon guide
• Napoleon Miniatures Wargame Society of Toronto