Haslach-Jungingen

Mack, now surrounded at Ulm, made a bold attempt to break out eastward along the northern bank of the Danube. Dupont’s 1st Division was outnumbered and in danger, yet was all that stood in the way of the Austrian army’s …

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Mack, now surrounded at Ulm, made a bold attempt to break out eastward along the northern bank of the Danube. Dupont’s 1st Division was outnumbered and in danger, yet was all that stood in the way of the Austrian army’s escape. Instead of retreating, Dupont choose to make a stand and hoped to convince the Austrians that he had a greater force by launching a series of holding attacks. He ordered Rouyer’s light infantry to move quickly and succeeded in capturing the village of Jungingen. The control of the village and the surrounding woods rendered Mack’s powerful cavalry force ineffective. Through the afternoon, as the engagement progressed, Mack came to believe that the French force he was facing was indeed the advance guard of a larger force. Ever cautious, Mack did not commit his reserves, and forfeited his last chance to escape. During the night, Mack retired back to Ulm and Dupont also withdrew, leaving Ney and Murat to argue about who was responsible for placing Dupont in such a dangerous position. Dupont was regarded as an outstanding division commander by the end of the campaign, and was later rewarded with command of a small army when Napoleon first invaded Spain. His surrender at Bailen ended his military career.

Ulm-Jungingen, Germany

The Battle of Haslach-Jungingen, also known as the Battle of Albeck, fought on 11 October 1805 at Ulm-Jungingen north of Ulm at the Danube between French and Austrian forces, was part of the War of the Third Coalition, which was a part of the greater Napoleonic Wars. The outcome of this battle was a French victory.

Wikipedia: Battle of Haslach-Jungingen

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