The Battle of Austerlitz

The Battle of Austerlitz, fought on December 2, 1805, was a major conflict during the Napoleonic Wars where Napoleon Bonaparte's French army decisively defeated a larger combined Russian and Austrian force. Napoleon skillfully chose a defensive position and feigned weakness to lure the allies into a vulnerable attack. When they committed their forces, he launched a powerful counterattack, overwhelming them. The victory solidified Napoleon’s reputation as a brilliant military strategist and led to the Treaty of Pressburg, significantly weakening Austria and altering European political dynamics in Napoleon's favor.