Battle of Austerlitz

Nap wants to invade Britain- Navy could not stand up to England

Culminating at Trafalgar

Ulm:
Great Speed, before Russians and Austrians could join together.
Circles Austrian armies, capturing them before battle could really start

Tactics
High Ground
Encouraged them to attack by staying put- sign of weakness
Commanders
Sent message for peace, whilst issuing orders to his armies to split mini armies, spread across the regions. Gives control to martials- knows he can trust them to fulfil his orders and make right decision based on battle in front of them. Davide.
Russian prince invited for peace- shown undefended hill, and soldiers running away.
Nap very clear as to what he wants- gets to battlegrounds early, men scope land, understand where would be best place to move, place and fight.
Out talking to his men- scoping land. Personal leader. High affection from his soldiers. Many of the same soldiers again and again.
Arrives early
Fighting separate battles- tactical as it allowed them to have smaller battles- to France’s advantage. Russians used to having 1 big battle
French Squares- Like Roman technique- allowed French soldiers to fight on all sides.
Russians shot on the ice- thought to shoot ice not soldiers
Speed of movement- getting from place to place. No supply line

Failure of opposition

Young commander Alexander- his other generals wanted glory. Kutuzov.
High army officials bicker amongst themselves. CA: they r a coalition of countries- more difficult
Russians running on to ice- losing thousands of soldiers

How does he win?