Leipzig, 1813 Hofschroer Peter
Leipzig, 1813 Hofschroer Peter The battle of Leipzig was, in terms of the number of combatants involved, the largest engagement of the entire Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Peter Hofschroer looks at…
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Leipzig, 1813 Hofschroer Peter
The battle of Leipzig was, in terms of the number of combatants involved, the largest engagement of the entire Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Peter Hofschroer looks at the run-up to this crucial encounter as well as the battle itself. It was the only battle of the wars in which all Allied armies (including even the Swedes) fielded troops against Napoleon.
The numerous battles leading up to Leipzig are also discussed, providing a fascinating and illuminating overview of the whole campaign. A wealth of background information is chronicled, including the strategies of both sides and detailed information on each of the combatant forces.