Napoleon and the Struggle for Germany: Volume 2, The Defeat of Napoleon
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Napoleon and the Struggle for Germany: Volume 2, The Defeat of Napoleon

The Franco-Prussian War of 1813

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Napoleon and the Struggle for Germany: Volume 2, The Defeat of Napoleon

The Franco-Prussian War of 1813

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Series information
  4. Title page
  5. Copyright information
  6. Dedication
  7. Table of contents
  8. List of figures
  9. List of maps
  10. Preface
  11. Introduction
  12. 1 Trachenberg and Reichenbach
  13. 2 The Silesian Army
  14. 3 "The infamous conduct of the Prussians"
  15. 4 Löwenberg
  16. 5 Goldberg
  17. 6 The Katzbach
  18. 7 Blücher's hare hunt
  19. 8 "Nothing more remains than to have them shot dead"
  20. 9 Lusatia
  21. 10 The Middle Elbe
  22. 11 The Mulde
  23. 12 Hide and seek
  24. 13 Opening round
  25. 14 "A battle of the most obstinate and sanguinary class"
  26. 15 Leipzig
  27. 16 Race to the Rhine
  28. Assessment
  29. Bibliography
  30. Index