The 1814 campaign in north-east France was Napoleon's final campaign of the War of the Sixth Coalition. Following their victory at Leipzig in 1813, the Austrian, Prussian, Russian, and other German ar
War of the 6th coalition 1814
Strategic situation in 1814
Württemberg dragoons at the battle of La Rothière, by Richard Knötel
The battle of Montmirail, by Marin-Lavigne.
Six Days' Campaign
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The Six Days' Campaign was a final series of victories by the forces of Napoleon I of France as the Sixth Coalition closed in on Paris. As was said by his contemporary enemy, the Austrian general Joha
Campaign in north-east France (1814)
…the Sixth Coalition invaded France. Despite the disproportionate forces in favour of the Coalition, Napoleon managed to inflict several defeats, the Six Days' Campaign being the most well-known. However, the campaign ended in total defeat for Napoleon as the Coalition kept advancing towards Paris. Napoleon was out of…
Lithograph of the Battle of Montmirail