Battle of Wagram

There was growing discontent in many countries with French domination of Europe. Following French failures in the Iberian Peninsula, Austria allied with Britain to form a fifth anti-French coalition. The new war began in April 1809 when the Austrians attacked in several directions, including Bavaria, Italy, Saxony and the Duchy of Warsaw.ed, however, after failures at Aspern and Essling on the ####### with some delay, as it was not until # #### that he dealt with the Austrians at Wagram