Battle of Aspern-Essling

The Battle of Aspern-Essling, fought in 1809, was a significant clash between Napoleon’s French army and the Austrian forces near Vienna. It marked one of Napoleon's rare defeats, as the Austrians successfully halted his advance into Austria. The battle involved intense fighting over two days, with heavy casualties on both sides. Austria aimed to weaken Napoleon's dominance in Europe, and although Napoleon remained a major power afterward, the defeat at Aspern-Essling showed that his forces could be challenged. It was a turning point that highlighted the resilience of Austria and shifted the course of the war.