List of battles of the War of the Fifth Coalition facts for kids
The War of the Fifth Coalition was a big conflict that happened in Europe in 1809. It was part of the Napoleonic Wars, which were a series of major wars led by Napoleon Bonaparte of France. In this war, France and its allies fought against the Austrian Empire and its friends.
This article will tell you about some of the important battles and sieges that took place during this war. A siege is when an army surrounds a city or fortress to try and capture it, usually by cutting off supplies. A coalition is a group of countries or forces that team up for a common goal.
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Key Battles of the War of the Fifth Coalition
The War of the Fifth Coalition lasted from April 10 to October 14, 1809. It saw many battles across different parts of Europe, including Bavaria, Italy, Austria, and Poland.
Battles in Bavaria
Bavaria was a very important battleground early in the war. Napoleon himself led many of the French forces here.
- April 19, 1809 – Battle of Teugen-Hausen: This was one of the first big clashes in Bavaria. French and Bavarian forces fought against the Austrians. The French and their allies won.
- April 20, 1809 – Battle of Abensberg: Another French victory in Bavaria. French, Bavarian, and Württemberg forces pushed back the Austrians.
- April 21, 1809 – Battle of Landshut (1809): French and allied forces continued their winning streak, defeating the Austrians again.
- April 22, 1809 – Battle of Eckmühl: This was a very important battle where French and allied forces won a key victory against the Austrians. It was a big moment for Napoleon.
- April 23, 1809 – Battle of Ratisbon: The French captured the city of Regensburg (Ratisbon) after a tough fight, securing another victory.
- April 24, 1809 – Battle of Neumarkt-Sankt Veit: This time, the Coalition forces (mainly Austrians) managed to win a battle in Bavaria.
Battles in Poland (Austro-Polish War)
While the main fighting was in Bavaria and Austria, another part of the war was happening in Poland. This was called the Austro-Polish War.
- April 19, 1809 – Battle of Raszyn (1809): In Poland, the Duchy of Warsaw and Saxon forces fought against the Austrians. The Coalition (Austrians) won this battle.
- April 25, 1809 – Battle of Radzymin (1809): The Duchy of Warsaw forces won a victory against the Austrians in Poland.
Battles in Italy
Italy was another front where French and Austrian forces clashed.
- April 15–16, 1809 – Battle of Sacile: The Austrians won an early victory against French and Italian forces.
- April 27–30, 1809 – Battle of Caldiero (1809): The Coalition (Austrians) won another battle in Italy.
- May 8, 1809 – Battle of Piave River (1809): French and Italian forces achieved a victory against the Austrians.
- May 15–18, 1809 – Battle of Tarvis (1809): The French won a battle in the Tarvis region of Italy.
- June 14, 1809 – Battle of Raab: French and Italian forces won a significant victory against Austrian and Hungarian forces in Hungary, which was part of the Italian campaign.
Battles in Austria
After the initial battles in Bavaria, the war moved into Austria itself, leading to some of the biggest and most famous battles.
- May 3, 1809 – Battle of Ebelsberg: French forces won a battle in Austria.
- May 10–13, 1809 – Capture of Vienna (1809): The French army successfully captured the Austrian capital city of Vienna.
- May 13, 1809 – Battle of Wörgl: French and Bavarian forces won a battle in Austria.
- May 21–22, 1809 – Battle of Aspern-Essling: This was a very important battle where the Coalition (Austrians) won a key victory against Napoleon's French army. It was a rare defeat for Napoleon.
- June 24–26, 1809 – Battle of Graz: French forces won a battle in Austria.
- July 5–6, 1809 – Battle of Wagram: This was one of the largest and most decisive battles of the war. French and allied forces, led by Napoleon, won a key victory against the Austrians. This battle was a major turning point.
- July 10–11, 1809 – Battle of Znaim: This battle in Moravia (part of the Austrian Empire) ended with an armistice (a ceasefire) between the French and Austrian forces. This led to the Treaty of Schönbrunn, which officially ended the War of the Fifth Coalition.
Other Campaigns and Battles
The war also saw fighting in other areas:
- April 26 – May 21, 1809 – Dalmatian Campaign (1809): French forces won this campaign in Dalmatia.
- April 11–24, 1809 – Battle of the Basque Roads: This was a naval battle in the Bay of Biscay where the British (part of the Coalition) won against the French.
- April 12 – November 1, 1809 – Battles of Bergisel: These battles took place during the Tyrolean Rebellion. French and Bavarian forces fought against Tyrolean rebels and Austrians, eventually winning.
- July 29–30, 1809 – Battle of Halberstadt: Coalition forces, including the Black Brunswickers, won against the Kingdom of Westphalia.
- July 30 – December 23, 1809 – Walcheren Campaign: This was a British expedition to Holland, which ultimately resulted in a French victory.
- August 1, 1809 – Battle of Ölper (1809): This battle in Westphalia was indecisive, meaning neither side clearly won.
- September 10 – October 18, 1809 – 1809 Gottscheer rebellion: French forces put down a rebellion by Gottschee rebels.
See also
- List of battles of the War of the First Coalition
- List of battles of the War of the Second Coalition
- List of battles of the War of the Third Coalition
- List of battles of the War of the Fourth Coalition
- List of battles of the War of the Sixth Coalition
- List of battles of the Hundred Days (War of the Seventh Coalition)
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