With Eagles To Glory- Napoleon And His German Allies In The 1809 Campaign -

| Phase | Key Battles | Primary German Allied Role | |-------|-------------|----------------------------| | | Abensberg, Landshut (20–21 April) | Bavarian and Württemberg divisions lead flank marches & river crossings. | | Counter-stroke | Battle of Eckmühl (22 April) | Saxons and Bavarians hold the Austrian right flank; French strike center. | | Pursuit to Vienna | Ratisbon (23 April) | Wurtzburg & Baden contingents assist in storming the suburbs. | | First Danube Clash | Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May) | Saxons & Bavarians anchor the fragile French flanks; take heavy casualties. | | Decisive Battle | Battle of Wagram (5–6 July) | Saxon corps holds the left flank against Austrian mass attacks; Bavarians support MacDonald’s massive column. | | Aftermath | Armistice of Znaim (11 July) | German allies garrison Austrian fortresses; demonstrate improved discipline. |