The Battle of Austerlitz is presented in an exhibition at the Czech Embassy in Paris

Brno/Paris November 27 - The events of December 2, 1805, when the armies of the three emperors clashed at Austerlitz, are being presented by a panel exhibition at the Czech Embassy in Paris since Wednesday. After about a month, it should move to other French and Czech cities, including Brno. The Brno City Hall announced this in a press release today. This year marks 220 years since the battle, so more enthusiasts than usual will take part in the traditional reconstruction on Saturday.

The aim of the exhibition installed on the embassy fence is to introduce passers-by to the encounter in which the army of the French Emperor Napoleon surprisingly won over the numerically stronger armies of the Russian Tsar Alexander I and the Austrian Emperor Francis I. Over 20 exhibition panels are dedicated to the battle itself, its setting in historical and geographical context, important personalities, the cities of Slavkov and Brno, and other landmarks of the battlefield region, such as the Peace Mound, Žuráň, or Santon Hill. The aim of the exhibition is not only to educate but also to invite you to visit South Moravia.

Austerlitz, is about 20 kilometers from Brno. "The November and December days of 1805 were a huge burden and suffering for the local residents. The French commander spent significantly more time in the Moravian metropolis preparing for the battle and after its conclusion than directly on the battlefield of Austerlitz. After being occupied by the French army, Brno involuntarily provided the army with the necessary facilities; in addition to Napoleon, officers and soldiers were accommodated there. The French also acquired large supplies of ammunition, weapons, clothing and food at Špilberk Castle," said city councilor Jiří Oliva.

The exhibition, organized by Brno together with the Austerlitz Castle, the embassy and with the financial support of the Central Tourist Office - South Moravia, will be at the Czech Embassy for about a month. It will then be offered as a traveling exhibition to other French cities, such as Rennes, La Rochelle or Dijon. It could then move to the Czech Republic.

Events to mark the anniversary of the battle will take place in the coming days, with a battle display planned for Saturday. Organizers expect around 1,600 participants from 15 countries, 100 horses and 20 cannons. People will see Mark Schneider for the last time in the role of Napoleon.

Czech press agency, WT.24

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