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The Battle of Leipzig

The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of Nations, was fought from October 16th to 19th in 1813 near the city of Leipzig. After the retreat of the French army from Russia, a new coalition was formed, consisting of Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Sweden, to defeat the French. This battle marked a crucial turning point in the Napoleonic Wars as the coalition emerged victorious, forcing the French army to retreat back to France and losing power in Germany and Poland.

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The Battle of Leipzig

The Battle of Leipzig

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The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of Nations, was fought from October 16th to 19th in 1813 near the city of Leipzig. After the retreat of the French army from Russia, a new coalition was formed, consisting of Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Sweden, to defeat the French. This battle marked a crucial turning point in the Napoleonic Wars as the coalition emerged victorious, forcing the French army to retreat back to France and losing power in Germany and Poland.

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