Austerlitz Tour: Palace

By William Peterson

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This 18th-century mansion was occupied the night before the battle by Francis II, Emperor of Austria. Napoleon established his headquarters here 3-6 December. Here he completed his famous victory proclamation, begun the night before at the Posoritz Post House.

Placed on the Napoleon Series: June 2000

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