The Napoleonic Wars - OverSimplified (Part 2)

Summary by Krater

This historical animated video covers Napoleon Bonaparte's campaigns, the Continental System, the Peninsular War, the invasion of Russia, his exile to Elba and return, and his ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

From the video

Answers: What happened during the Napoleonic Wars and Napoleon's downfall?

• Continental System
• Peninsular War
• Invasion of Russia
• Battle of Borodino
• Battle of Leipzig
• Battle of Waterloo

What it concludes

• Napoleon's Continental System cut off UK continental trade but was met with British resistance and naval retaliation.
• Napoleon's invasion of Spain led to a protracted guerrilla war and the Peninsular War, draining French resources.
• Napoleon's invasion of Russia resulted in a catastrophic loss of the Grande Armée due to harsh conditions, lack of supplies, and Russian resistance.
• The Coalition forces ultimately defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig and later at the Battle of Waterloo, ending his empire.