The Sixth Coalition rose to finish the weakened French Empire.
A lightning campaign that effectively dismantled the Prussian army in a single day.
Known as the "Battle of the Three Emperors," it is considered his greatest masterpiece. He feigned weakness to lure the Russo-Austrian forces into a trap, shattering the Third Coalition. The Campaigns of Napoleon
He promoted officers based on talent rather than noble birth.
The "Battle of the Nations." Napoleon was defeated by a massive allied force, leading to his first exile on Elba. The Sixth Coalition rose to finish the weakened
At his peak, Napoleon controlled or allied with almost all of mainland Europe. However, cracks began to show.
After escaping exile, Napoleon’s final gamble ended on a rainy field in Belgium. The Duke of Wellington and Gebhard von Blücher delivered the final blow, leading to Napoleon's permanent exile on St. Helena. 🎖️ Legacy of the Campaigns He feigned weakness to lure the Russo-Austrian forces
A massive, bloody victory against Austria. While successful, it showed that Napoleon’s enemies were beginning to learn and adapt to his tactics. ❄️ The Turning Point: Russia (1812) The invasion of Russia was the beginning of the end.