Then the Emperor reflected that within eight months the Swiss had been eight times victorious in eight battles.Continuing Switzerland Independence
Switzerland Independence Established
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Hapsburg Determines to Conquer Switzerland Once and for
Napoleon Retreats From Leipzig
Today's installment concludes Leipzig Battle of the Nations,our selection from History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you
Allied Armies Close in on Napoleon
Napoleon’s generals had been thrown back in every quarter, with immense loss, upon Dresden, toward which the allies now advanced.Continuing Leipzig
Napoleon Goes on Defensive
In August, 1813, the tempest of war broke loose on every side, and all Europe prepared for a decisive struggle.Continuing Leipzig Battle of the
Diplomatic Treachery in 1813
Austria, at first, instead of aiding the allies, allowed the Poles to range themselves beneath the standard of Napoleon, whom she overwhelmed with
Leipzig Battle of the Nations
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Rome Surrenders
From Garibaldi's brief account, it would almost seem that the Triumvirate and the Assembly surrendered Rome before absolute necessity constrained them
Naples Invades From South
. . . the small forces at the disposal of the Republic should be husbanded for the repulse of others besides France, who claimed to be defenders of