Italeri 6071 1/72 Austerlitz 1805 ‘Fighting for Sokolnitz’ Battle Set
Model Kit
The Battle of Austerlitz represents Napoleon’s greatest success and is considered a masterpiece of military strategy. One of the most famous battles in history, it was fought on December 2, 1805, near the town of Austerlitz, and is also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors because it saw the confrontation between Napoleons Grande Arme and the allied forces of Tsar Alexander I of Russia and Emperor Francis II of Austria. Following Napoleons strategic victory at Ulm, the Battle of Austerlitz marked the decisive moment in the conflicts of the War of the Third Coalition. The battle has taken on a legendary status due to the masterful execution of the Grande Armes battle plan, at the height of its effectiveness. Key moments included the defense of the villages of Tellnitz and Sokolnitzwhere intense fighting took place around the granary and the castleand the assault on the Pratzen Heights.
FEATURES:
- Scale: 1/72
- Skill level: 2
- Includes mounted and standing figures
- Laser cut Sokolnitz buildings
