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Episode Fourteen: The People's Army

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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The Battle of Paris

The coalition gathered its main force in modern-day Belgium, made up of Austrians, Prussians. The plan was the same one used by other Germans who dreamed of conquering France. Swoop in from Belgium and seize Paris, forcing the French to surrender. Some units broke and ran immediately upon coming into contact with Brunswick's army. Others put up a short, token resistance before surrendering.

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