Leipzig 1813 - The Battle of the Nations

Informationen zum Autor Peter Hofschroer is a recognised expert on the German campaigns of the Napoleonic wars and the Prussian army in particular. Klappentext The battle of Leipzig was, in terms of the number of combatants involved, the largest engagement of the entire Napoleonic Wars. It was the only battle of the wars in which all Allied armies (including even the Swedes) fielded troops against Napoleon. Peter Hofschroer looks at the run-up to this crucial encounter as well as the battle itself. A wealth of background information is chronicled, including the strategies of both sides and detailed information on each of the combatant forces. The numerous battles leading up to Leipzig are also discussed, providing a fascinating and illuminating overview of the whole campaign. Zusammenfassung An account of the campaign leading to the "Battle of the Nations", the titanic clash which drove the French out of Germany in 1813. The book is illustrated with bird's-eye views. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction The Opposing Armies The Campaign The Battle of Leipzig, 14-19 October 1813 The Battlefield Today Chronology A Guide to Further Reading Wargaming Leipzig

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• Authors: Peter er, Hofschr@00000041@, Hofschr@00000041@#353, Hofschr'53, Peter Hofschrer, Peter Hofschr-er, Peter Hofschroer, Peter Hofschröer, Peter Hofschrser, Peter Hofschršer
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781855323544
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-354-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Europe / France, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / Military / Napoleonic Wars, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, War and defence operations