War of the Fifth Coalition
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The War of the Fifth Coalition was a European conflict in 1809 that was part of the Napoleonic Wars and the Coalition Wars. The main conflict took place in Central Europe between the Austrian Empire o
Strategic situation in Europe in February 1809
The Archduke Charles with his staff at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 21–22 May 1809
The general situation from 17 to 19 April involved the Austrians moving towards the strategic city of Regensburg in hopes of attacking the isolated French III Corps.
Battle of Ebelsberg
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The Battle of Ebelsberg, known in French accounts as the Battle of Ebersberg, was fought on 3 May 1809 during the War of the Fifth Coalition, part of the Napoleonic Wars. The Austrian left wing under
The battle at the Traun Bridge near Ebelsberg on 5 May 1809 Dietrich Monten, 1825
Napoleon hoped to wipe out Hiller's command.
Archduke Charles was far to the north in Bohemia with the main army.
Jacob Marulaz led Masséna's cavalry pursuit.