the French navy could not lure the British Fleet away from their defensive position. Napoleon could not secure temporary control of the English Channel to ensure his army's safe crossing. He faced the newly concluded Third Coalition of Britain, Austria, and Russia, which concluded in April 1805). Napoleon was forced to abandon his plans to invade Britain. On August 25, 1805, the Grand Army of seven Corps was ordered to march south towards the Danube and then east on Vienna. Meanwhile, the allies planned a three front attack against Napoleon; the British would recapture Hanover. Next, an Austrian army with Russian support under the command of General Mack would invade Bavaria, which was a French ally. Lastly, an Austrian army under Archduke Charles would free Northern Italy from Napoleon and launch an attack on southern France. While an invasion against Naples and raids on the Dutch coast were planned. Unfortunately for them, the allies had seriously underestimated Napoleon.
             On September 10, 1805, General Mack invade
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