19 October 1813

19 October 1813

#ThisDay Russian troops and the allies defeated Napoleon in the Battle of the Nations

◽️ One of the largest battles against the Napoleon's army that had been lasting from 16 to 19 October 1813 near Leipzig is called the Battle of the Nations.

◽️ The French monarch and his allies were countered by the Sixth Coalition formed by Russia, Prussia, Austria, Sweden, Saxonia and Wurtemberg.

◽️ The crucial role in the victory of the allied armies was played by the action of Russian troops that faced the brunt of the battle. It has resulted in the victory of the allied States.

◽️ In early January, the allies commenced the 1814 campaign with invasion of France. Napoleon remained alone with France against the attacking Europe that led in his abdication in April 1814.

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