Battle Prints
The Battle of Aspern Essling
22nd May 1809
and
The Battle of Wagram
July 5th 1809
The Battle of Aspern Essling
22nd May 1809 which Archduke Charles of Austria delivered a rare defeat to Napoleon causing him to retreat across the Danube
Cuirassiers under the Impetuous General Espagne charging The Austrians at Aspern Essling. Espagne and many of his soldiers died in the charge.
Napoleon, on Lobau Island conferring with his Generals and Aides de Campe before Wagram
Pontonniers, on Lobau Island building the bridges to islands that were essential for the sucess of the campaign.
Illustrated by Jack Girbal
The Emperor's Headquarters on Lobau Island Illustrated by
Jack Girbal
Marshal Bessiers commanded the reserve cavalry
Illustrated by Patrice Courselle
Street Fighting in the town of
Aderklaa between Massena's Baden contingent and Austrian Infantry
Illustrated by Jack Girbal
Rousselot's Artillery played a significant role in the battle
Illustrated by Jack Girbal
Lasalle's last charge at the head of his cavalry cost him his life.
Illustrated by Eduard Detaille
Bourdeselle's cavalry brigade toward the close of the battle
Illustrated by Patrice Courselle
The Emperor and his staff at the end of the battle
Illustrated by Patrice Courselle
