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The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Die Volkerschlacht Bei Leipzig, 16-19 Oktober 1813. The allied monarchs: King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and Emperor Franz I of Austria, watch the battles progress from a hill. The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations, fought at at Leipzig, Saxony (Germany), was part of the War of the Sixth Coalition. The Battle was the most decisive defeat inflicted on Napoleons forces before his final loss at Waterloo. The Battle of the Nations was the largest battle fought on European soil before World War I, and 500, 000 troops were involved. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813
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is a captivating print that captures a significant moment in history. In this image, we see the allied monarchs - King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander I of Russia, and Emperor Franz I of Austria - observing the progress of the intense battles from atop a hill. This historic battle took place in Leipzig, Saxony (Germany), during the War of the Sixth Coalition. It marked a turning point in Napoleon's reign as it inflicted his most decisive defeat before his ultimate downfall at Waterloo. The scale of this battle was immense, involving an astounding half a million troops and earning its title as the largest battle fought on European soil prior to World War I. The print itself is part of "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" or "Pictures of German History" which was featured in a cigarette card album produced by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst in Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany in 1936. Its inclusion showcases not only its historical significance but also its cultural value during that time period. With vibrant colors and impeccable detail, this photograph transports us back to that fateful moment when three powerful leaders witnessed history unfold before their eyes. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless soldiers and civilians alike during one of Europe's most monumental conflicts.
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