Alliance Alexander I and Britain, Austria and other powers in the Third Coalition
Russia joins Britain, Austria and other powers in the Third Coalition against Napoleon.
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1805 in Russia
Explore 6 historical events and records for Russia in 1805.
Historical records for Russia in 1805
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August
Coalition, 3rd
Russia joins Britain, Austria and other powers in the Third Coalition against Napoleon.
December
Battle of Austerlitz
Alexander is present as Russian and Austrian forces suffer a decisive defeat by Napoleon at Austerlitz.
Battle of Austerlitz
Defeated at the Battle of Austerlitz
Other events (month unknown)
Field Marshal
Appointed Commander of the Army against France
Field Marshal
Appointed Commander of the Army against France
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