
A Wargamer's Guide to the Battle of Leipzig 1813
A Wargamer's Guide to the Battle of Leipzig 1813 Language:English Format:Paperback Dimensions:8.25" x 11.75" Pages:56 Photos:c 30 color phtoos, 11 maps, c 10 tables Publisher:Helion and Company ISBN:9781804510100 Item No. 9781804510100 The Battle of Leipzig was the biggest battle of the Napoleonic wars, involving over 500,000 men. Until the First World War, it was probably the biggest battle in human history. It was also known as the Battle of the Nations because it pitted the forces of France and its satellite states and allies (including Italians, Poles and forces from the minor German states), against those of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden. The fate of Europe hung in the balance. Napoleon’s defeat decided the outcome of the campaign of 1813 and pushed the French back to France.The battle took place over several days (14-19 October 1813 including the battle of Liebertwolkwitz), and naturally breaks down i