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Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815)
Napoleon fought a series of wars against shifting coalitions of European powers (Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia).
He had major victories such as Austerlitz (1805), often seen as his greatest triumph, and Jena-Auerstedt (1806) against Prussia.
He created a French-dominated empire across much of continental Europe, placing family members on thrones (e.g., Joseph in Spain, Louis in Holland).
His Continental System (1806) aimed to economically isolate Britain, but it backfired, hurting France’s allies and fueling smuggling.
The wars spread revolutionary ideas like legal reforms and nationalism, but also triggered resistance movementsin Spain, Italy, and Germany.
Between 1808 and 1814, the British Army fought a war in the Iberian Peninsula against the invading forces of Napoleon's France. Aided by their Spanish and Portuguese allies, the British held off superior French numbers before winning a series of victories and driving them out.
Collapse of the Napoleonic Empire
The empire became overstretched, with too many occupied territories to control effectively.
The Peninsular War (1808–1814) drained resources as Spanish guerrillas, aided by the British (under Wellington), tied down large French forces.
Growing nationalism in conquered countries undermined French control and increased opposition.
The failed invasion of Russia (1812) was the decisive turning point — harsh winter, poor supply lines, and Russian scorched-earth tactics destroyed much of Napoleon’s Grand Army.
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The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts that reshaped Europe between 1803 and 1815. These wars were fought between Napoleon's French Empire and various coalitions of European powers, including Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia.
Napoleon's military genius and innovative tactics allowed him to dominate Europe for over a decade
The wars spread revolutionary ideas across the continent
They ultimately led to the redrawing of Europe's political map
DefinitionNapoleonic Wars
A series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies against a fluctuating array of European powers, lasting from 1803 to 1815.
Analogy
Think of the Napoleonic Wars as a high-stakes game of chess, where Napoleon was the grandmaster facing multiple opponents simultaneously.
