Site of The Battle of Leipzig (Leipzig) | battlefield, Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815

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The Battle of Leipzig (also called the Battle of the Nations) on 16–19 October 1813 was one of the most decisive defeats suffered by Napoleon Bonaparte.
It is considered the largest battle in Europe before World War I, with over 500,000 troops involved.
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Coordinates:   51°19'38"N   12°26'11"E

Comments

  • to see the polygon zoom it out. actually the battle took place a bit further North-West
  • "The Battle of the Nations" is just a nickname. It is always officially called the Battle of Leipzig.
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