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Napoleonic Wars

The Napoleonic Wars refer to the conflicts between France and several European countries from 1803 to 1815. The start of the Napoleonic wars was triggered by the French Revolution in 1802 and the end was marked by Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in 1815.

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What military heroes glorified Great Britain in the wars against Napoleon?

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Some military heroes who glorified Great Britain in the wars against Napoleon include Horatio Nelson, a renowned naval officer who won several key battles against the French, including the Battle of Trafalgar, and Arthur Wellesley, also known as the Duke of Wellington, who became a national hero for his victory at the Battle of Waterloo, which ultimately led to Napoleon's defeat. Their military successes elevated Britain's prestige and solidified its position as a major power.

What is the continental power of the Napoleonic wars?

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The continental power of the Napoleonic wars refers to Napoleon Bonaparte's attempt to establish French dominance over Europe. Through a series of military campaigns and political alliances, Napoleon aimed to extend French influence and control across the continent. However, his ambitions were ultimately challenged and defeated by coalitions of European powers, leading to his downfall in 1815.

What war was The War Prayer based on?

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"The War Prayer" was based on the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898. However, the themes and criticism present in the story are also applicable to war in general and can be seen as a commentary on the dark consequences and tolls of war on society.

What percentage of amputation patients survived during the Napoleonic Wars?

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It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of amputation patients who survived during the Napoleonic Wars as precise records were not consistently kept. However, advances in surgical techniques and the use of anesthesia during this time increased the chances of survival for amputation patients compared to previous wars. It is estimated that the survival rate for amputations during the Napoleonic Wars was around 75-80%.

Why did men become soldiers during the Napoleonic Era?

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Men became soldiers during the Napoleonic Era for various reasons. Some enlisted due to a sense of duty and patriotism, while others were conscripted or motivated by the promise of pay and a steady job. Additionally, social and economic factors, such as poverty and limited opportunities, compelled many men to join the military for a chance at a better life or to escape their current circumstances.

'Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton' describes?

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It is a tribute to the young officers serving in the British Army.

Can you get the Eclipse in Star Wars Empire at War Forces of Corruption and if yes how?

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You can get the Eclipse if you download the FoC Addon Mod from z3r0x. To get this go to empireatwar.filefront.com and just search for z3r0x's FoC addon. The ship is available to the Empire, not the Consortium.

Which british general defeated napoleon at the battle of Waterloo?

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The Duke of Wellington, with lots of help from the Prussians under Field Marshal Blucher.

Who lost at Waterloo in 1815?

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Napoleon Bonaparte lost at the Waterloo in Belgium in 1815.

Where was Napoleon exiled to after his defeat?

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His first exile was to the Mediterranean Island of Elba from which he broke his parole, escaped and returned to Europe for what is called The 100 Days. Since he was now deemed a flight risk, and a risk to European peace and tranquility, his second exile is to the remote and secure island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic where his stay was restricted but fitting for a former chief of state.

What made the Russian Campaign such a disaster for Napoleon?

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After Napoleon seized Moscow, the Russian were able to cheat him by a false friendly attitude of their troops deployed on the front. This attitude induced Napoleon even to send on Oct. 5,1812 a delegation led by General Lauriston to Saint Petersburg in order to negotiate an armistice as a preliminary for negotiating a peace of compromise. The delegation never reach the Russian Capital because they were stopped by Kutuzov at his Headquarter. The documents containing Napoleon's proposals were sent by Russians couriers to the Czar, who rejected the advances. Napoleon was so convinced that the victory of Borodino and the seize of Moscow,the Russian religious Capital, were so decisive to convince the Czar to accept the terms, that he sent a second delegation on Oct. 14,1812, with the same result.

The only purpose of the Russian behavior was to make him standing in and around the city as long as possible, until the French Army would have been bogged down by the Autumnal rainfalls and mud. The retreat from Moscow started on Oct. 20 and thanks to the unusually enduring fine weather all was going somewhat well, though the French rearguard and flanks were harassed by the Russian pressure.

On Oct. 24, after winning the Battle of Malojaroslavec, Napoleon had the opportunity to carry on the retreat via Kaluga, thus exploiting the intact resources the land offered for supplying the Army, because they had not touched yet by the war. But against the opinion of his generals, Napoleon decided to continue the retreat by the same route followed during the summer during the advance towards Moscow in reverse. This decision was fatal to the French, because the earth had been already scorched.

The cohesion of the Grand Army began gradually began to give way. The food supply were rapidly decreasing, while a growing number of men threw down their weapons and went to swell the growing crowd of stragglers who were dragging themselves behind the rearward, while the long column was subjected to the endless attacks of the Cossacks and the pressure of the Russian vanguard. The first snowfall and the start of the big freeze on November 9, accelerated the dissolution of the French Army and their progressive destruction by the Russians.

In conclusion we can say that to defeat Napoleon in Russia were more his illusions and wrong decision and General Winter, rather than the Russian Armies, which were rarely able to decisively beat the constantly weakening French units still able to fight during the retreat.

What battle where Napoleon was finally defeated?

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The Seventh Coalition with the UK and Prussian troops getting the most credit.

What actions were taken for the Congress of Vienna?

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The Congress of Vienna's main goal was to stop the spread of French Revolution ignited by philosophies such as Voltaire, Bentham, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, which was spreading quickly at the time by the Eastern European conquest of the french Emperor and military genius Napoleon Bonaparte. The Congress succeeded after Napoleon's exile to Elba, but was threatened by his return to Europe, known as the 100 days. Napoleon and his still loyal French army fought the congress and the Quadruple Alliance (Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Great Britain) and was defeated at Waterloo, and was later exiled to St. Helena, off the coast of Africa, where he would die.

The Congress was effective in their efforts and caused Europe to fall under a more constitutional monarchy. This later was known as Enlightened Despotism, and would keep monarchical order and stability between Europe's main powers..

What is a counter intelligence agent?

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The force or forces used to deny hostile intelligence forces the opportunity to gain information about your plans and operations.

Why was the Battle of Trafalgar called that?

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The engagement took place of Cape Trafalgar (or in Spanish, Cabo Trafalgar) a headland in the province of Cadiz. The battle took place on October 21, 1805. This battle woul d have massive affects on France & the future of the British empire. British Admiral Nelson was the victor.

How did casualty rates in the US Civil War compare to those of the Napoleonic Era?

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Early US Civil War battle tactics were similar to those of armies in the Napoleonic era. Here's a typical Civil War battle tactic, as the battle moved along, however, the commanders of each side adjusted themselves depending on results and the terrain. Basically they each followed this routine:

* An offensive minded commander selects an approach road for each of his corps or divisions;

* These approach roads are often roads of retreat, and behind the main armies are supply lines for ammunition, food and other needs;

* At the time most favorable the commander, commences an advance against the enemy;

* Unless the attacking armies have overwhelming numerical advantages, the commander of each of the armies seeks to protect their flanks. This protection can be in the form of a physical obstacle like a set of hills or a stream large enough to slow an advance against a flank attack. Or,

the top commander has furnished a body of troops specifically meant to guard against a flank attack;

* The most important thing is to develop a continuous battle line facing the enemy with atleast one to two lines behind the front line;

* Once the battle lines of the attacking army are set to the satisfaction of the top commander, an attack is begun. The central idea is to always have a solid battle line; and

* From that point all other tactics can be employed as the battle progresses.

These are general principles, and were used by both Napoleon and his enemies. Clearly artillery and cavalry are placed in the most favorable positions.

What are facts about the battle of Waterloo?

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The french lost.

it started on 18th june 1815

tha battle recived its name waterloo because wellington was in waterloo the night before the battle.:))))))poo

How did the idea of nationalism rise from the Napoleonic Wars?

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Napoleon had different effects in Continental Europe and in the United Kingdom, both leading to nationalism by contrasting the local culture with that of Napoleon.


Continental Europe

After Napoleon had subdued most of Continental Europe, most of the various peoples of Europe were drafted into the French Army to defend the new French Empire. However, people began to realize that they had unique customs and traditions. While they had no concept of coherent local identity, they could tell that whatever they were, they were not French. This provided the groundswells that would lead to the Nationalist movements as each of these conquered groups began to articulate what their cultural views were, how they defined themselves, and their historical narratives.

In the following decades, nationalism played a vital role in uniting the nation-states of Germany and Italy which had previously resisted attempts at unification even though the peoples of various small principalities shared linguistic and cultural traits. Conversely, nationalism played a strong part in ripping up large multi-ethnic empires like Austria-Hungary, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire, with the latter being beset by Greek, Bulgarian, and Serbian independence movements that actually achieved success.

United Kingdom

Napoleon served as a unifying figure for the British in the sense that they could easily define themselves in opposition to him and his desire for conquest. Especially after Napoleon had subdued most of Continental Europe, Britain became defined as the sole resistor to Napoleon's attacks and British people rallied to this new definition of the lone democracy against an authoritarian empire.

What problems did the congress of Vienna face?

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They did what they felt was right and proper to insure a balance of power in Europe. The big error in judgment may have been the creation of a strong Germanic Nation which would come to haunt them in the future.

Why is the Wednesday wars called the Wednesday wars?

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It is about a student needing to stay at school Wednesday because half his class goes to one church then the other half goes to another, and of course the teacher doesn't like the Presbaterian kid with the last name as "Hoodhoo".

Why did Congress of Vienna decided to redraw European borders following the Napoleonic Wars in order to?

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Ensure that no European state could dominate the entire continent