WI Napoleon died before the invasion of Russia?

I just thought it might be interesting if Napoleon had never been conclusively defeated. Would a greater myth about the man exist? Might the Coalition negotiate with a considerably weakened Empire? Or would France, rid of an increasingly unstable figurehead, place one of his Marshals on the throne as Regent Imperial leaving the Empire to go from strength to strength?
 
Option 1

Less lucky at Ratisbon. That Austrian sho goes through the heart rather than grazing his heel. Austria still loses the war of 1809 having failed in Bavaria but doing well in Italy thanks to Archduke John's victory at Sacile. A negotiated peace favorable to France.

Option 2

Disaster at Aspern Essling. Napoleon and his entire force killed or captured. Negotiated peace favourable to Austria.

Option 3

Austrians win decisively at Wagram when the Austrian 6th Corps under Hohenzollernshows uncharacteristic aggression,storms Essling and Gros Enzerdorfat the same time as Bernadotte meets disaster at Aderklaa. Hohenzollern seizes his chance and attacks the French in the flankand rear.Napoleon's army is destroyed on the field of battle.Archduke Charles and Hohenzollern are feted as heroes and Austria dominates Germany, dictating its own terms to the new French government
 
Option 1

Less lucky at Ratisbon. That Austrian sho goes through the heart rather than grazing his heel. Austria still loses the war of 1809 having failed in Bavaria but doing well in Italy thanks to Archduke John's victory at Sacile. A negotiated peace favorable to France.

Option 2

Disaster at Aspern Essling. Napoleon and his entire force killed or captured. Negotiated peace favourable to Austria.

Option 3

Austrians win decisively at Wagram when the Austrian 6th Corps under Hohenzollernshows uncharacteristic aggression,storms Essling and Gros Enzerdorfat the same time as Bernadotte meets disaster at Aderklaa. Hohenzollern seizes his chance and attacks the French in the flankand rear.Napoleon's army is destroyed on the field of battle.Archduke Charles and Hohenzollern are feted as heroes and Austria dominates Germany, dictating its own terms to the new French government

That first one looks interesting. Would the rest of Europe still be willing to tolerate the radical Empire?
 
Top