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Quiz about The Battle of Austerlitz
Quiz about The Battle of Austerlitz

The Battle of Austerlitz Trivia Quiz


These questions deals with the Battle of Austerlitz fought in 1805, widely regarded as Napoleon's most brilliant tactical victory.

A multiple-choice quiz by waremblem. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
waremblem
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,914
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Napoleon's decisive victory at Austerlitz effectively brought an end to which European Coalition which was united to bring about the downfall of France? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Austerlitz is often called the Battle of the Three Emperors because Napoleon, the Emperor of the French, Francis Emperor of Austria and the Russian Emperor were all present on the field of battle. Who was the Russian Czar that nominally led the Allied forces at Austerlitz? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Napoleon purposely left his right flank weak which he envisioned would cause the Austrians and Russians to attack him in force there. The command of this weakened flank was vital, for it had to hold the line while the rest of Napoleon's army sprung their trap on the Allies. Who commanded Napoleon's right? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The French Imperial Guard was one of the most famous organizations in military history. How many Imperial Guardsmen were with Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The map of Europe has changed many times since the Battle of Austerlitz was fought in 1805. In what current country does the battlefield lie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The decisive moment of Austerlitz came when the French broke the center of the Allied lines on the Pratzen Heights. According to legend, the sun broke out of the clouds and shone on the French army as they made their up to the Heights. Who led this attack? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the reasons that the Napoleonic Wars continue to be a period of interest today are the colorful uniforms and units that every army fielded at the time. In particular the cavalry were a sight to behold. Which of the following regiments was NOT in the French army at Austerlitz? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Allied left which had been attacking the French right was now in a perilous position. St. Hilaire's division of Soult's IV Corps was rolling up the Allied left. The Allied commander was unable to coordinate his forces because he was dead drunk. Who was this commander? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Battle of Austerlitz was actually fought over an area of several villages. One characteristic of Napoleonic battles was the vast number of men who participated in the battles in a reletively small area. As such, the fighting was often fierce and strategic points were taken and lost quickly. Which village changed hands the most times during the fighting at Austerlitz? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Despite his military genius, one of Napoleon's great failings was his inability to capitalize on his military victories in the political arena. Although Austerlitz was a great victory, Napoleon would go to war against both the Austrians and Russians several more times before his ultimate fall from power. In which famous novel does the battle of Austerlitz play an important role? Hint



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1. Napoleon's decisive victory at Austerlitz effectively brought an end to which European Coalition which was united to bring about the downfall of France?

Answer: The Third Coalition

The Third Coalition was formed against the French Empire in 1805. It consisted of Great Britain, Russia, Naples, Sweden and Austria. The Second Coaltion was formed against the Revolutionary French Government in 1798. The Fourth Coalition was formed in 1806 by Great Britain, Russia, Prussia, Saxony and Sweden against the French Empire.

The Fifth Coalition was formed between Great Britain and Austria against the French Empire.
2. Austerlitz is often called the Battle of the Three Emperors because Napoleon, the Emperor of the French, Francis Emperor of Austria and the Russian Emperor were all present on the field of battle. Who was the Russian Czar that nominally led the Allied forces at Austerlitz?

Answer: Alexander I

Alexander I was the Czar of Russia for almost the entire Napoleonic era, taking the throne in 1801 and dying in 1825. Paul I was Alexander's father. Nicholas I was Alexander's younger brother. Alexander II was Nicholas' son. All four were Czar of all the Russias.
3. Napoleon purposely left his right flank weak which he envisioned would cause the Austrians and Russians to attack him in force there. The command of this weakened flank was vital, for it had to hold the line while the rest of Napoleon's army sprung their trap on the Allies. Who commanded Napoleon's right?

Answer: Marshall Davout

Marshall Davout and his army marched all the way from Vienna in a span of 48 hours to take command of Napoleon's right and relieve General Legrand. This was a distance of about 70 miles, and his army went straight into battle after this forced march, quite a feat.
4. The French Imperial Guard was one of the most famous organizations in military history. How many Imperial Guardsmen were with Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz?

Answer: 5,500

5,500 Guardsmen of all three arms, infantry, cavalry and artillery were at the Battle of Austerlitz. The Imperial Guard grew larger and larger as the Napoleonic Wars continued, eventually numbering over 100,000 men and being an army unto themselves.
5. The map of Europe has changed many times since the Battle of Austerlitz was fought in 1805. In what current country does the battlefield lie?

Answer: Czech Republic

The town of is now known by its Czech name of Slavkov u Brna. It is near Brno in Moravia in the Czech Republic. The battlefield is well preserved with a monument on the Pratzen Heights and a museum. Holes from cannon balls still mark the walls in several villages.

The spot where Napoleon commanded from is (extra-territorial) French territory and contains a plaque commemorating the battle.
6. The decisive moment of Austerlitz came when the French broke the center of the Allied lines on the Pratzen Heights. According to legend, the sun broke out of the clouds and shone on the French army as they made their up to the Heights. Who led this attack?

Answer: Marshall Soult with the IV Corps

Marshall Soult led the IV Corps up the Pratzen Heights and split the Allied army in two. The Allies were weak in their center because they had shifted a large amount of their force to attack Davout on the French right. The Allies thought the French were exhausted and weakened and in the process walked right into Napoleon's trap. Bessières, Lannes and Murat all commanded those historic units at Austerlitz though they were engaged elsewhere on the battlefield.
7. One of the reasons that the Napoleonic Wars continue to be a period of interest today are the colorful uniforms and units that every army fielded at the time. In particular the cavalry were a sight to behold. Which of the following regiments was NOT in the French army at Austerlitz?

Answer: The Empress Cuirassiers

While the French army contained several cuirassier regiments, the Empress Cuirassiers were a regiment in the Russian army. Both the Mamelukes and Grenadiers à Cheval were in the Imperial Guard.
8. The Allied left which had been attacking the French right was now in a perilous position. St. Hilaire's division of Soult's IV Corps was rolling up the Allied left. The Allied commander was unable to coordinate his forces because he was dead drunk. Who was this commander?

Answer: General Frederick Buxhowden

Buxhowden was the commander of the Allied left wing. Many accounts from the battle state he was completely drunk and unable to cooperate with his subordinates when the battle turned sour. Lichtenstein was one of those subordinates. Constantine was the Czar's brother and commanded the Russian Imperial Guard. Doctorov would go on to be one of the more successful Russian commanders of the era.
9. The Battle of Austerlitz was actually fought over an area of several villages. One characteristic of Napoleonic battles was the vast number of men who participated in the battles in a reletively small area. As such, the fighting was often fierce and strategic points were taken and lost quickly. Which village changed hands the most times during the fighting at Austerlitz?

Answer: Sokolnitz

Sokolnitz was the anchor point of the hotly contested French right. The Allies and French both occupied this villiage several times during the course of fighting.
10. Despite his military genius, one of Napoleon's great failings was his inability to capitalize on his military victories in the political arena. Although Austerlitz was a great victory, Napoleon would go to war against both the Austrians and Russians several more times before his ultimate fall from power. In which famous novel does the battle of Austerlitz play an important role?

Answer: War and Peace

Both the battle of Austerlitz in 1805 and the battle of Borodino in 1812 receive considerable coverage in Leo Tolstoy's epic novel. Austerlitz is written about as a battle for the sake of glory, which Tolstoy rejects as insignificant when compared to the far greater purpose of Borodino, which he viewed as a battle brought on by a need for independence from French tyranny.
Source: Author waremblem

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