What was the Battle of Wagram?

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What was the Battle of Wagram?

The Battle of Wagram was a major engagement fought between the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Austrian Empire, led by Archduke Charles, on July 5-6, 1809. It took place near the village of Wagram in present-day Austria. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the French, solidifying Napoleon's control over much of Europe and leading to the Treaty of Schönbrunn, which ended the Fifth Coalition against France.