200years ago from the 16. to 19.October 1813 nearly 600.000 soliders from over a dozen nations fought against each other. Making it the biggest battle prior to the 20.century. In this final battle of the German campaign Prussia, Austria, Russia and Sweden defeated Napoleon and forced him to leave Germany. To the prize of nearly 92.000dead soldiers. Perhaps you could call it the begining of the end of Napoleon. One year later he was forced to abdicate and was on his way to Elba.
Why do I write this? Today the channel MDR broadcast a life ticker, showing the battle as if it was fought today, with the press on stage and informing about new developments from the front. For a tiny channel it was quite entertaining and informative. Seems to be that thousands of reenactors from various countries joined fun. Is something else happening in other nations? Oh, and even a british artillery company showed up.
And because this is AH.com: What would have happened if Napoleon won the battle?
Why do I write this? Today the channel MDR broadcast a life ticker, showing the battle as if it was fought today, with the press on stage and informing about new developments from the front. For a tiny channel it was quite entertaining and informative. Seems to be that thousands of reenactors from various countries joined fun. Is something else happening in other nations? Oh, and even a british artillery company showed up.
And because this is AH.com: What would have happened if Napoleon won the battle?