Napoleonic Wars History: The Battle of Leipzig 1813

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Napoleonic Wars History: The Battle of Leipzig 1813 ------------------------------------------------------- In October 1813, Napoleon Bonaparte faced the greatest crisis of his reign. Defeated in Spain, betrayed by former allies, and surrounded in Germany, the Emperor of the French was trapped near the Saxon city of Leipzig by four massive Coalition armies. In this documentary, we follow the Battle of Leipzig – the “Battle of the Nations”, the largest battle ever fought in Europe before World War I. Over four days, nearly half a million soldiers clashed as Napoleon attempted one last bold strike to smash the Coalition before overwhelming numbers closed in. Through clear campaign maps, battlefield analysis, and first-hand accounts, this video explores: – How the Sixth Coalition learned from years of defeat – Napoleon’s final attempt at decisive victory – The catastrophic retreat and destruction of the Elster Bridge – Why Leipzig shattered French dominance in Europe and changed the course of History More than a single battle, Leipzig marked the collapse of Napoleon’s empire in Germany, forcing him onto the defensive for the first time — and setting the stage for the final campaigns of 1814. #History #NapoleonicWars #BattleOfLeipzig #NapoleonBonaparte #EuropeanHistory #MilitaryHistory #EpicHistory #HistoryDocumentary #CoalitionWars #BattleOfTheNations