Petre, Loraine
Napoleon's Last Campaign in - Germany
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783311705
- author:
- Petre, Loraine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Naval & Military Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 428
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Napoleonic Wars,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Napoleon's Last Campaign in Germany by Loraine Petre In 1813, Napoleon Bonaparte faced his greatest challenge as he led his Grande Armee into Germany. Despite previous triumphs, the Emperor found himself fighting for survival against overwhelming odds. The disastrous retreat from Moscow had decimated his forces, and he was now engaged in a series of battles at Saale, Lutzen, Bautzen, Dresden, Dennewitz. The turning point came at the Battle of the Nations, also known as Leipzig, where Napoleon suffered a crushing defeat that marked the beginning of the end of his campaign. This book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and following this pivotal battle, shedding light on one of the most significant periods in European history. Through meticulous research and analysis, Loraine Petre offers a compelling narrative of Napoleon's final campaign in Germany, revealing the complexities and nuances of this critical period in military history.
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