generalship (NW)

• What benefits did the corps system offer Napoleon?

  Could sustain a larger army, could attack on multiple fronts and can move forces faster, more flexibility
• How did Napoleon organise his forces?

  Small divisions of around 30000 men in a corps system
• Name a prominent French commander apart from Napoleon Bonaparte?

  Devout
• How did Napoleons tactics affect the nature of the NW?


  He was able to defeat the Austrians at Austerlitz 1805 by deliberately weakening his right flank to entice the Austrians to attack before reinforcements allowed Napoleons Grand Armee to deal a decisive blow at the heart of enemy forces
• What was Napoleons strategy?

  To defeat the enemy as quickly as possible by smashing their army
• Evidence of Napoleons good generalship at Ulm October 1805?


  He was able to encircle 72,000 Austrians with his 200,000 army of French men. 50,000 Austrians were killed/captured/wounded and the 27,000 that escaped were made to surrender. In one part 4600 men were captured to only 16 casualties because of his speed and strategy. He ensured commanders were experienced unlike the Austrians. In total there were 2000 French deaths to 60,000 prisoners.
• How was Napoleons generalship shown to be good at Austerlitz December 1805?


  He won 9000 deaths to 36,000 allied deaths
• How did Napoleon affect the outcome in the NW?

  Both Ulm and Austerlitz were won due to his tactical choices