The battle of Leipzig was; in terms of the number of combatants involved; the largest engagement of the entire Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). It was the only battle of the wars in which all Allied armies (including even the Swedes) fielded troops against Napoleon. Peter Hofschroer looks at the run-up to this crucial encounter as well as the battle itself. A wealth of background information is chronicled; including the strategies of both sides and detailed information on each of the combatant forces. The numerous battles leading up to Leipzig are also discussed; providing a fascinating and illuminating overview of the whole campaign.
#3928362 in Books 1995-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 #File Name: 185326820896 pages
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