The commemorative event of Znojmo–Dobsice 2009 will take place on 10-12 july 2009 near Dobsice (Klein Tesswitz), in Znojmo (Znaim) and at other places of the battlefield. It will be one of the most important commemorative events in 2009, with other commemorations: Razsyn in Poland (16-18 april), Sacile in Italy (1-3 may), Eggmühl in Bavaria-Germany (10-14 june) and Bratislava in Slovakia (26-28 june); the event of Znaim-Dobsice 2009 will naturally become the finale of this chain of events, as well as the battle of Znaim was the last battle of 1809. The two-days large battle of Znaim (10-11 july 1809) is more or less forgotten, and stands in the shade of the general battle of Wagram (5-6 july). But it’s importance cannot be neglected, it’s development was very dramatic and on the second day both armies concentrated more troops on the battlefield of Znaim than on the 2nd december 1805 at Austerlitz.

Friday 10th july 2009

15:00 – 24:00…arrival of the participants, building of the camps
19:30…  the town of Znaim offers the key to the austrian commanding officer,

Saturday 11th july 2009

09:00 – 10:00… formation and maneuvres of the battalions,
10:00 – 12:45… march towards the battlefield (see the plan),
13:00 – 14:00… battle re-enactment following a scenario inspired by the 1st day of the battle of Znaim,
14:00 – 16:00… return to the camp, occupation of the wine caves,
16:00 – 17:30… camp life,
18:00… parade and defilé in Znaim (Náměstí svobody, Horní náměstí, Obroková, Masarykovo náměstí, Kollárova, Dyjská, along the river towards the Klosterbrück),
19:30… parade in Klosterbück,  opening ceremony of the concert “Napoleon and his music” (festival Hudba Znojmo),

Sunday 12th july 2009

09:00 – 10:00…  formation of the battalions, march towards the battlefield,
10:00 – 11:00…