Reasons for Napoleons Fall Flashcards
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4 Reasons for Napoleons Fall
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War-weariness in France - Over 900,000 men died.
Military Reasons - Enemies reformed their tactics, Napoleons were no longer surprises. After 1807 only 1/3 of his army were French
The Wars & Nationalism - Spain & Russia fought viciously.
Personal failings - Chose to invade both Spain & Russia, had catastrophic losses and could have been deemed unnecessary. Refused peace terms in 1813. Health declined - Waterloo was unimaginative
