Napoleonic Wars

The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) were a series of conflicts involving Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire against various coalitions of European nations. Following the French Revolution, Napoleon sought to expand France's influence, leading to wars with countries like Britain, Prussia, and Russia. Key events include the Battle of Austerlitz and the disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. Ultimately, Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, leading to his exile. The wars significantly reshaped Europe, leading to new political boundaries and the rise of nationalism, while establishing France as a major power.