Press release on the events of the 196th anniversary of
THE BATTLE OF THE THREE EMPERORS 2001

Organized by the members of the Austerlitz 2005 Project:

Burial Mound of Peace - Austerlitz, a generally beneficial association

The town of Slavkov

The town of Tvarožná u Brna

The Napoleonic Union of the Czech Republic

Davay Communications s.r.o.

This is the detailed program of all of the events to be held from 30 November to 2 December 2001.

Preconstruction of The Battle of the Three Emperors - Tvarožná u Brna, 1 December 2001, at 13:00

* Thanks to the partnership with the Brno Municipal Mass Transit Company, free shuttle-bus service will be ensured for the public this year as well - from the Main Train Station to Rohlenka and back, with additional runs added depending on public interest (9:00 to 19:00). We warn the public that there is a lack of parking places at the event's venue, and that there will be many traffic restrictions. At the same time we would like to point out that we do not recommend that you bring your dogs with you, due to the shooting and pyrotechnics.

* All visitors and participants will be insured.

* Admission is 99 CZK, and children up to 120 cm in height and the handicapped will be admitted free of charge. The ticket price traditionally includes 2 dl of mulled wine or a warm non-alcoholic beverage, and other small keepsakes. There will be no early sale of tickets. Tickets will be on sale at the venue on the day of the event.

* This year, 1,100 members of military history clubs from throughout Europe will take part in the reconstruction of The Battle of the Three Emperors under Santon Hill.

* The author of the scenario is MUDr. Miroslav Novotný of the Napoleonic Union of the Czech Republic.

* This year, a record of 300 kg of black gunpowder will be shot from 678 rifles and pistols on the battlefield, with most of the powder being used up by 26 cannons.

On 1 December 2001 a book by František Kopecký, "The Battle near Slavkov and Moravia," will be released at Tvarožná. The book contains 180 pages, and includes some as yet unpublished, unique appendixes and facts from old chronicles.

Media accreditation must be announced to Ms Irma Konešová, tel.: 05/41148144, fax: 05/41148141, e-mail: irma.konesova@davay.cz.

We cannot send you a car entry permit and the relevant signs that will allow your entry the areas reserved for VIP guests and areas closed to the public without prior accreditation. On 1 December 2001, Tvarožná will be closed to all traffic, and entry will be possible only with a permit!

Contacts:

www.austerlitz2005.com

Burial Mound of Peace - Austerlitz, a generally beneficial association - 05/44423311, e-mail: sekretariat@meuslapanice.cz

The town of Slavkov: 05/44227220, e-mail: austerlitz@meuslavkov.cz

The town of Tvarožná u Brna: 05/44226101, e-mail: info@austerlitz2005.com

The Napoleonic Union of the Czech Republic: e-mail: lagarde@volny.cz

Davay Comunications s.r.o.: 05/41148144, fax: 05/41148141, e-mail: info@austerlitz2005.com

The general advertising partner of the Austerlitz 2005 Project is Českomoravský cement, a.s.