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Weyrother's Plan Plays Into Trap
- Austrian chief of staff Franz von Weyrother proposed the exact plan Napoleon wanted the allies to adopt.
- The coalition accepted the plan after a long council, unknowingly walking into Napoleon's trap.
Calculated Risk To Protect Lines
- Napoleon reinforced his threatened right despite knowing it weakened his central assault.
- He balanced risk between protecting his lines and preserving the main maneuver to seize the heights.
Bands And Brandy For The Assault
- Soult led the central assault personally, with bands and extra brandy to speed the march.
- Troops climbed the Pratzen heights partly aided by musicians and increased alcohol rations.