3rd colations new Flashcards
(40 cards)
Who was the key leader of Britain in the Third Coalition?
Pitt the Younger.
How did Britain contribute to the Third Coalition?
Financed a new coalition with Russia and Austria.
Why was the Third Coalition considered weak?
It relied on financial agreements rather than strong alliances.
Who was the leader of Russia during the Third Coalition?
Alexander I.
Who was the leader of Prussia during the Third Coalition?
Frederick Wilhelm III.
When did Prussia join the coalition?
1806
Why did Prussia join the Third Coalition?
Tempted by Napoleon’s promise of Hanover.
Which countries formed the Third Coalition against France?
Britain Russia Austria Prussia (joined later).
Who supported France during the Third Coalition?
Spain the Grand Armée and French satellite states.
How did Napoleon approach fighting the Third Coalition?
Led his forces into the heart of Europe and defeated them within 3 years.
When was the Battle of Ulm?
October 1805.
Who fought at the Battle of Ulm?
France vs Austria.
What happened at the Battle of Ulm?
Napoleon’s forces defeated Austria in just 15 days.
When was the Battle of Trafalgar?
21st October 1805.
What happened at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Nelson destroyed the combined French-Spanish fleet.
How many French ships were lost at Trafalgar?
22 out of 33.
How many British ships were lost at Trafalgar?
Only 1 out of 20.
What was the significance of Trafalgar?
Britain secured naval dominance but France continued its continental campaigns.
When was the Battle of Austerlitz?
2nd December 1805.
What was the Battle of Austerlitz also known as?
The Battle of the Three Emperors.
Who fought at the Battle of Austerlitz?
Napoleon vs Russia and Austria.
What was the outcome of Austerlitz?
Russia retreated and Austria accepted defeat and withdrew.
What was the impact of Austerlitz on the Third Coalition?
It effectively destroyed the coalition’s military power.
When were the Battles of Jena and Auerstadt fought?
14th October 1806.
