The defeat of Napoleon
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The defeat of Napoleon
(Cambridge military histories / edited by Hew Strachan, Geoffrey Wawro, . Napoleon and the struggle for Germany : the Franco-Prussian War of 1813 ; v. 2)
Cambridge University Press, 2015
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Includes bibliographical references (p.832-842) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The first comprehensive history of the decisive Fall Campaign of 1813, which determined control of Central Europe following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia the previous year. Using German, French, British, Russian, Austrian and Swedish sources, Michael V. Leggiere provides a panoramic history which covers the full sweep of the struggle in Germany. He shows how Prussia, the weakest of the Great Powers, led the struggle against Napoleon and his empire. By reconstructing the principal campaigns and operations in Germany, the book reveals how the defeat of Napoleon in Germany was made possible by Prussian victories. In particular, it features detailed analysis of the strategy, military operations, and battles in Germany that culminated with the epic four-day Battle of Nations at Leipzig and Napoleon's retreat to France. This study not only highlights the breakdown of Napoleon's strategy in 1813, but constitutes a fascinating study in coalition warfare, international relations, and civil-military relations.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Trachenberg and Reichenbach
- 2. The Silesian army
- 3. 'The infamous conduct of the Prussians'
- 4. Loewenberg
- 5. Goldberg
- 6. The Katzbach
- 7. Blucher's hare hunt
- 8. 'Nothing more remains than to have them shot dead'
- 9. Lusatia
- 10. The Middle Elbe
- 11. The Mulde
- 12. Hide and seek
- 13. Opening round
- 14. 'A battle of the most obstinate and sanguinary class'
- 15. The battle of Leipzig
- 16. Race to the Rhine
- Assessment
- Bibliography
- Index.
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