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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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When did the Napoleonic wars start?
Actually, it depends what you mean by the "start". In 1793, Louis XVI was executed, leaving the French Government in a dire state (this is what caused the wars to start). However, it was not until 1799 that Napoleon became Emperor, and only from then did Napoleon lead the wars.
No consensus exists as to when the French Revolutionary Wars ended and the Napoleonic Wars began. Possible dates include 9 November 1799, when Bonaparte seized power in France in France; 18 May 1803, when Britain and France ended the only period of peace in Europe between 1792 and 1814, and 2 December 1804, when Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor.
Sources in the UK occasionally refer to the nearly continuous period of warfare from 1792 to 1815 as the Great French War, or as the final phase of the Anglo-French Second Hundred Years' War, spanning the period 1689 to 1815.
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What situation did military theorist Henri Jomini believe was most favorable for guerrilla warfare?
Henri Jomini wrote that guerrilla warfare is an effective strategy when the defending nation is aided by the terrain. Jomini cites mountainous regions and a landscape deep with forests as ideal positions from which a defending people are most familiar. The invading army is at a disadvantage because of the lack of knowledge of the terrain. Jomini also points out that guerrilla warfare prospers when the invaded nation has a reliable regular army that the invaders must also contend with.
Which of these revolutions can best be described as a result of the Napoleonic Wars?
Mexican revolution
Which body parts had lord nelson lost by the start of the battle of Trafalgar?
None, he was never in the army
Where in the Bible does it talk about wars and rumors of wars?
Matthew, Mark and Luke all reported on this event, where Jesus described the "signs of the end" of this world as we know it.
(Mark 13:4-8 NASB) . . ."Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?" And Jesus began to say to them, "See to it that no one misleads you. "Many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He!' and will mislead many. "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end."For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs."
(Matthew 24:4-8 NWT) ". . .And in answer Jesus said to them: "Look out that nobody misleads YOU; for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many. YOU are going to hear of wars and reports of wars; see that YOU are not terrified. For these things must take place, but the end is not yet. "For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be food shortages and earthquakes in one place after another. All these things are a beginning of pangs of distress."
(Luke 21:9-11 KJV)" . . . But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven."
Where did Napoleon fight in Germany?
Napoleon did fight one notable battle in what is now considered Germany. It was the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813 which was at the end of the disastrous retreat from Russia. Germany at that time was a loose confederation of states that were once part of the Holy Roman Empire which Napoleon dissolved some years before.
I would like to improve the answer as follows.
After the retreat from Russia and before the battle of Leipzig Napoleon fought three other great and important battles, those of Luezten, May 2nd 1813, Bautzen, May
20th-21th 1813 and Dresden, 26th-27th august 1813, not to count several other minor
battles.
What is the distance from Waterloo Belgium to Brussels Belgium?
== == The distance from Waterloo to Brussels, Belgium is 8 mi/13 km
What is a hollow square tactic?
It was the formation with which the infantry units were formed in, in order to hold up and repulse the charges of the enemy cavalry units.
Was Czar Alexander of Russia Pro or Anti Napoleon?
In 1805 - 1807 Russia fight against Napoleonic France.
In 1807 - 1809 Alexander & Napoleon had a Pact of Peace.
In 1812 - 1814 was "Russian Patriotic War of 1812" against Napoleon and his allies.
Basically, Anti Napoleon although they shared a good personal relationship in the early years/
What events lead to the battle of Waterloo?
Presuming that you mean just during the Hundred Days, that being the period between Napoleon landing in France after escaping from Elba and the Restoration of King Louis XVIII, there was quite a lot of events, but the main ones were, in order: Congress of Vienna declares Napoleon an outlaw - UK, Austria, Prussia and Russia unite in the 7th Coalition to fight him - The invasion of Belgium - The Battles of Quarte Bras and Ligne - and the Battle of Waterloo
Which European campaign was a disaster for Napoleon?
The 1812 invasion of Russia. The French arrive at Moscow only to find the place deserted, everyone who was anyone had gone to St Petersburg. The French left it too late to march back to Poland before the winter snow. Ill equipped for the terrible conditions the French perish, harrassed by cossacks & attacked at river crossings. Having said that, at the other end of the continent & without Napoleons presence the 'Spanish ulcer' was hurting terribly as Wellington began to move towards France. But the Russian campaign cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of men & leads to abject defeat at Leipzig in 1813. there is a brief resurgence of the great man in 1814, but it is all too little too late. Finally it all ends at Waterloo.
How did the battle of Waterloo contribute to Napolen's downfall?
It was his downfall. After the battle he was exiled on an island once again until his death.
Was Prussia part of the Battle of Waterloo?
It was the hammer to Wellington's anvil. The French had been held on the field of battle until the arrival of the Prussian Army under Field Marshal von Blucher.
Why did military theorist Clausewitz emphasize the importance of cavalry?
Military theorist Carl Von Clausewitz used his experience and knowledge from the Napoleonic Era and from the battles of Frederick the Great of Prussia to form his ideas on strategy and tactics. He was aware that a mobile army although defeated could retreat and fight another day. With this in mind, he believed that the pursuit of a retreating enemy was necessary to inflict as much damage as possible. To accomplish this required a good cavalry. Even if the enemy presented an able rear guard, this could be compensated for by having the cavalry dismount and fight from the ground.
What signs of a Napoleonic war are there in Pride and Prejudice?
Apart from the presence of the militia in Meryton and then their decamping to Brighton, there are no signs of the Napoleonic War in P & P. Austen is known for her attention to society and what might be termed "women's matters". Compare with Thackeray's Vanity Fair which deals almost directly with the Napoleonic Wars, and a great deal more besides.
Napoleons policy called the continental system was created to?
Napoleon Bonaparte created the continental system in order to weaken Britain's economy. The system forbid any nation in Europe from trading with Britain.
What exact dates did the Napoleonic wars start and end?
The exact date of the end is easy: Sunday 18th June 1815. Waterloo, near Brussels Belgium. The outset is less precise: Lodi is may 10 1796. Napoleons first Italian Campaign. Napoleon is already a General by this time....
Who was British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson.
There was actually 3 British Admirals at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar. The Commander in Chief was Vice Admiral of the White Lord Nelson who was killed during the action by a musket shot. The second in command was Vice Admiral of the Blue Cuthbert Collingwood who became Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean on Nelsons death. The third in command was Rear Admiral of the White the Earl of Northesk.
Was the congress of Vienna a failure?
The Congress of Vienna was a meeting of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian politician Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. The congress was conducted from September, 1814 till June, 1815. The main purpose of the congress was to resolve crisis situations arising out of Napoleonic wars and French revolutions and secure long lasting peace. The congress according to most historians was successful in bringing long term peace to the region, as there was no major conflict for 100 years till the start of WW I in the region.
