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Napoleon's Hundred Days

In Our Time

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Napoleon's Waterloo: Strategy and Missteps

This chapter analyzes Napoleon's strategic challenges leading up to the Battle of Waterloo, emphasizing his limited resources and miscommunication among his commanders. It discusses the critical moments of the campaign, including key battles and the impact of Wellington's alliance with the Prussians. The narrative highlights the complexities of warfare, the significance of weather conditions, and the fragility of coalition forces, ultimately reflecting on the consequences of Napoleon's indecision and tactical errors.

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