battle of wagram
Definition
Proper noun A significant military engagement fought on July 5-6, 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, in which the French army under Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte achieved a decisive victory over the Austrian forces led by Archduke Charles of Austria. This battle effectively ended the War of the Fifth Coalition.
Usage
The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical event. * The Battle of Wagram was Napoleon's last major battlefield victory. * Military historians often study the tactics employed at the Battle of Wagram.
Advanced Usage
- The battle's name can be used metonymically to refer to the strategies or outcomes associated with it.
- His diplomatic approach was a political Battle of Wagram, a costly but ultimately successful confrontation.
Variants and Related Words
- Wagram: Often used as a shortened, synonymous reference to the battle.
- The victory at Wagram solidified French dominance in Central Europe.
Synonyms
- The Battle of Deutsch-Wagram (its less common full name).
Noun
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a battle in the Napoleonic campaigns (1809); Napoleon defeated the Austrians
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