Battles of the First Empire
The Napoleonic campaigns shaped the map of Europe. Each battle tells a story of strategy, of men, and of a turning point when destiny shifts.
Austerlitz
Moravia (Czech Republic)
The Battle of Austerlitz, known as the 'Battle of the Three Emperors', remains one of Napoleon's most brilliant strategic victories. In a fe…
Read the accountWaterloo
Belgium
The Battle of Waterloo brought the Napoleonic epic to a definitive end. Facing Wellington's and Blücher's coalition forces, the French army …
Read the accountJena
Thuringia (Germany)
At Jena and Auerstedt on the same day, Napoleon and Davout crushed the Prussian army. Within weeks, Prussia was brought to its knees. The Gr…
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Austria
After the setback at Aspern-Essling, Napoleon prepared a decisive battle. At Wagram, concentrated artillery and Macdonald's manoeuvre broke …
Read the accountBorodino (Battle of the Moskva)
Russia, west of Moscow
The Battle of Borodino (Moskva) was the bloodiest engagement of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon won a tactical victory but the Russian army re…
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