I looked in the archives and there's a few threads along similar lines but I thought I might start this debate up again.
There's been a tremendous amount of discussion and arguement over the years as to whether or not Napoleon could have won the Battle of Waterloo. These arguements seem immaterial to me in that, even if Napoleon had won, what could he do next?
France is alone, she has no allies. Manpower is all but exhausted. The treasury is bare. The Coalation will reform and march on France, it may take time but it will happen. The War of 1812 is over and the British Army there available for duty in Europe. Spain may not be an offensive threat but it can't be ignored either.
So, assuming a French victory, as Napoleon Bonaparte what do you do next? Dig in and try to hold off the Allies? Attack? Try and sue for peace on some sort of reasonable terms?
Personally I see zero chance of any settlement, waiting for an attack will doom France and attacking doesn't seem much of an option.
Any thoughts?