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The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Three Emperors' Battle, was one of the most critical battles in European History. It was also Napoleon’s most significant victory. At the battle, Napoleon’s employed a brilliant strategy to defeat the Russian and the Austrian Empires' combined forces. The triumph of the French stunned Europe and meant that they were masters of Europe for a brief period of time. This article will discuss the reasons for the French victory. This will include Napoleon's military genius, the French army's superiority, and poor Allied decision-making.

After a string of brilliant victories, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France. By 1805, his armies had proven victorious in Germany, Spain, and Italy, and he was the most powerful man in Europe. This prompted the other powers in Europe to form the Third Coalition to defeat the French. This Coalition included England, Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The formation of this alliance caught Napoleon off guard. He had been planning for England's invasion and had amassed a large army in northern France, known as the Army of England.