The Battle of Wagram was one of the pivotal encounters of the War of the Fifth Coalition between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire. Located near the town of Wagram, just north of Vienna, the battle unfolded over two days, July 5 and 6. The conflict pitted the forces of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte against those of Archduke Charles of Austria. The French army, numbering approximately 180,000 soldiers, sought to defeat the Austrians, who were fielding around 150,000 troops. This battle was critical for Napoleon's campaign to maintain French supremacy in Europe following a series of earlier conflicts.

French forces, leveraging their superior artillery, executed a series of decisive maneuvers aimed at breaking the Austrian lines. The intense fighting was characterized by laborious attacks and counterattacks, with both sides suffering significant casualties. Remarkably, Napoleon's strategic use of the terrain and his ability to inspire his troops played a crucial role in the outcome. After heavy fighting and the use of effective firepower, the French managed to encircle and rout the Austrian soldiers, leading to a clear victory by the evening of July 6.

The aftermath of the battle solidified Napoleon's reputation as a master tactician and marked a significant shift in the balance of power in Central Europe. The Austrian defeat led to a peace treaty, the Treaty of Schönbrunn, which had lasting implications for Austrian territory and influence in the region. The battle’s outcome not only ended the immediate military opposition posed by Austria but also set the stage for further French expansion in Europe, altering the political landscape significantly until the eventual downfall of Napoleon.