La bataille qui a transformé l’Europe (2026)

La bataille qui a transformé l'Europe: Sadowa, 1866 is a historical documentary examining the decisive Battle of Königgrätz, also known as Sadowa, and its importance in reshaping the balance of power in Europe. The film places the battle within the rivalry between Prussia and Austria and the political ambitions surrounding German unification.

Using historical context, military analysis, and documentary storytelling, the program explains why a single confrontation could have consequences far beyond the battlefield. It connects the events of 1866 with the decline of Austrian influence and the emergence of a Prussian-led Germany.

• The documentary runs for approximately 88 minutes.
• It was produced for the ARTE documentary lineup.
• The subject is the 1866 Battle of Sadowa/Königgrätz.
• ARTE lists the documentary as available until November 19, 2026 in its online catalog.