WAR OF THE THIRD COALITION DOC

WAR OF THE THIRD COALITION DOC Written by Azraelyc The Coalition Plan: The coalition plan in 1805 envisioned a slow, synchronized build-up of allied armies across Europe, followed by coordinated advances once all forces were in position. Austria would carry the main burden by committing its strongest army in the German theater, advancing into Bavaria to hold ground and engage French forces until Russian armies marching from the east could arrive and tip the balance. A secondary Austrian army under Archduke Charles would operate in northern Italy to contain French forces there. Russian troops were to move west in stages, first reinforcing the German front and then contributing to broader offensive operations. At the same time, supporting campaigns were planned on the periphery: British and Russian forces, with Neapolitan support, would operate in southern Italy, while in northern Germany Swedish troops from Pomerania, Russian contingents advancing overland, and British landings along the North Sea coast would apply additional pressure. Taken together, the plan aimed at a broad, multi-theater convergence, in which allied armies advanced in parallel and eventually combined their strength to overwhelm French forces through coordinated, continent-wide pressure. La Grande Armée: * Reorganizing the institution of the Army After crowning himself emperor, Napoleon set about constructing his army. Napoleon did not inherit a perfect army under the Directory: * the regime was …