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(Created page with "== Background == The Sixth Coalition was a significant alliance formed during the Napoleonic Wars, a series of conflicts that pitted the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against various European coalitions. This coalition, active from 1812 to 1814, was instrumental in the eventual downfall of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France. The coalition was composed of major European powers, including the United Kingdom, Russia, Prus...") |
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The War of the Sixth Coalition, also known as the War of Liberation, began in earnest in 1813. The coalition forces, led by seasoned commanders such as [[Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher]] of Prussia and [[Mikhail Kutuzov]] of Russia, engaged in several key battles against the French army. One of the most significant engagements was the [[Battle of Leipzig]], also known as the Battle of Nations, which took place from October 16 to 19, 1813. This battle involved over 600,000 troops and resulted in a decisive victory for the coalition, forcing Napoleon to retreat into France. | The War of the Sixth Coalition, also known as the War of Liberation, began in earnest in 1813. The coalition forces, led by seasoned commanders such as [[Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher]] of Prussia and [[Mikhail Kutuzov]] of Russia, engaged in several key battles against the French army. One of the most significant engagements was the [[Battle of Leipzig]], also known as the Battle of Nations, which took place from October 16 to 19, 1813. This battle involved over 600,000 troops and resulted in a decisive victory for the coalition, forcing Napoleon to retreat into France. | ||
[[Image:Detail-104765.jpg|thumb|center|Depiction of a large-scale battle scene with soldiers in 19th-century military uniforms engaged in combat on a vast battlefield.]] | |||
=== Invasion of France === | === Invasion of France === | ||