Episode 1 of 2
Austrian Crossing and Deployment
- When
- 4 August 1716
- Where
- Petrovaradin fortress area
- Part of
- Battle of Petrovaradin
The Austrian army crossed the Danube on 4 August and encamped south of Petrovaradin, positioning their flanks against the river and fortifications to counter the Ottoman siege.
After crossing two pontoon bridges on 4 August, the Habsburgs encamped south of the fortress. Eugene utilized existing entrenchments to anchor his flanks on the Danube and the fortifications, taking a high position to command the troops against the numerically superior Ottoman force.
Sources
- Battle of Petrovaradin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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