Napoleonic Wars: Battle for Germany 1813

Summary by Krater

This video details the events of the Napoleonic Wars from early 1813 following the invasion of Russia, covering key battles like Lützen, Bautzen, Grossbeeren, the Katzbach, Kulm, Dennewitz, and Dresden, as well as the build-up to the Battle of Leipzig.

From the video

Answers: What happened during the German War of Liberation and Napoleon's campaign in 1813?

• Napoleonic Wars 1813
• Battle of Lützen
• Battle of Bautzen
• Battle of Grossbeeren
• Battle of the Katzbach
• Battle of Kulm
• Battle of Dennewitz
• Battle of Dresden
• German War of Liberation

What it concludes

• Prussia and Germany were open to Russian attack following the destruction of Napoleon's army in Russia.
• Marshal Murat left the remnants of the army to return to Naples, hoping to keep his throne.
• Sweden joined the sixth coalition against France after Bernadotte negotiated terms with Britain and Denmark.
• King Frederick William III of Prussia declared war on France on March 17, 1813.
• Austria declared war on France on August 12, 1813, joining the sixth coalition.
• Napoleon's brilliant victory at Dresden was overturned in just 10 days by allied strategy and logistical pressures.