Battle of Kulm - 100 Years - Chlumec, Czech Republic - Commercial Commemorations on Waymarking.com

In 1813, the second heaviest battle of the Napoleonic wars on the Austrian territory raged in the vicinity of Kulm (CZ: Chlumec), Prestanov, Stradov, Žandov and Telnice. It was fought on 29–30 August 1813, during the War of the Sixth Coalition.

After these battles a series of local skirmish continued that culminated in another more serious battle of Varvažov in 16–17 September 1813.

The defeat of the French allies by Austrian, Prussian and Russian armies quenched the plans of Napoleon to invade the heart of Bohemia and predicted his defeat in the Battle of Nations at Leipzig.

The battles of Kulm (Chlumec), Prestanov and Varvažov are commemorated by several monuments. The educational trail helps in the systematic tour of the battle field.
For more information see Tracing the battle of Kulm: (visit link)


Jubilee Memorial
The largest monument on the former battlefield was inaugurated on the day of the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Kulm. Ceremony held on 29 August 1913 was also attended by the Archduke Charles (the future Austrian Emperor Charles I. (visit link) ).

Anniversary Year: 100 Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1813 Address: Chlumec, Czech Republic Website: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
1. Original photo if possible. A narrative of your visit.

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