Because of Napoleon’s greed, he and 600000 soldiers attacked Moscow, Russia. Surprisingly, they found it deserted, on fire, and there was no food. Napoleon stayed in Russia for 5 weeks.
After the 5 weeks, they marched home through snow, eating frozen horse meat. Worse, the Cossacks, who were Russia’s freedom fighters, attacked Napoleon’s army with snipers. Sadly, 5/6 of the soldiers (50000) died during the travel home.
Because of the cold, Napoleon had fatigue and his health was failing. News of this and his dwindling army spread through Europe.
Europe formed an alliance against Napoleon now that he was weak. This alliance consists of Great Britain, Sweden, Prussia, and Russia. They hastily planned to attack Spain and luckily succeeded.
In 1813, the alliance attacked Leipzig, thus starting the Battle of the Nations. Unfotunately, the French were defeated.
Louie XVIII (18th), was the senate of France exiled Napoleon in 1814. He was exiled to the island of Elba, just miles off the coast of Italy. The island was 86 square miles and had a population of 12000.
In less than 1 year, Napoleon was able to escape, and sailed back to France. When Louie XVIII heard that Napoleon had escaped, he told Marshal Michel Ney, who had once served Napoleon, to stop Napoleon. But when he met Napoleon, he joined his side instead of stopping him. The French welcomed him cheerfully and he became emperor of France once again.
In June 1815, the enemy planned to attack France. Napoleon attacked first. But Napoleon’s generals got lost and were late. Because of this the French lost another battle.
The Battle of Waterloo started in June 18, 1815. The leader of the British was The Duke of Wellington. He was not as smart as Napoleon but had perseverance. his cavalry charged at the French and broke the lines. A little while later, Prussia, under Gebhard von Blucher, joined the British. The French were confused and were defeated.
Again, Napoleon was exiled but this time in the small island of St. Helena in Africa for 6 years. Amazingly, while he was in the island, he was speaking to others about Jesus. In 1821, at age 51 he died. In 1840 bury, the French buried him in the Church of the Dome.
The End
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