Battles & Campaigns · 1805
Battle of Castelfranco Veneto
Castelfranco Veneto, Veneto, Italy
What happened
After the Austrian defeat at Ulm, Rohan's brigade was cut off from the rest of the army. It made a long march south through the Alps, hoping to reach Venice. At Castelfranco Veneto, French troops caught the brigade, and after a fight the Austrians surrendered.
Why it matters
Its capture ended a remarkable march through the mountains. It was part of the War of the Third Coalition.
What came next
The war was decided at the Battle of Austerlitz a week later.
Did you know?
Rohan's brigade had marched from Landeck through Bolzano and Bassano before being caught.
Timeline
- 10 Nov 1805Rohan's brigade leaves Landeck.
- 18 Nov 1805Rohan takes Bolzano.
- 24 Nov 1805Battle of Castelfranco Veneto.
- 2 Dec 1805Battle of Austerlitz.