Episode 149 - Battle of Dresden, Napoleon's last great victory, with special guest Winston Valentine
FEB 5, 202626 MIN
Episode 149 - Battle of Dresden, Napoleon's last great victory, with special guest Winston Valentine
FEB 5, 202626 MIN
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<p>In August 1813, amid the German Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon faced one of his greatest challenges — the combined might of Austria, Prussia, and Russia. The <strong>Battle of Dresden</strong> would become his <strong>last major battlefield triumph</strong>, showcasing his tactical genius even as the empire began to crumble.</p><p>Special guest Winston Valentine discusses Napoleon’s maneuvers, use of terrain, and daring counterattacks that crushed the Coalition forces under Schwarzenberg. Learn about the heroic stand of Marshal Saint-Cyr, the daring charge of the Imperial Guard, and the tragic defeat of General Vandamme at Kulm just days later.</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 <strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Background of the 1813 German Campaign</p></li><li><p>Napoleon’s defensive strategy at Dresden</p></li><li><p>Key commanders</p></li><li><p>The turning point of the fight</p></li><li><p>Aftermath and its impact on the War of the Sixth Coalition</p></li></ul><p>🎖️ <strong>Why it Matters:</strong><br>The Battle of Dresden was Napoleon’s <strong>final victory at the height of his powers</strong> — a flash of brilliance before the storm that led to Leipzig and the fall of his empire.</p><p><br></p><p>📅 <strong>Watch more Napoleonic History videos every week!</strong><br>👉 Don’t forget to <strong>like</strong>, <strong>comment</strong>, and <strong>subscribe</strong> for more deep dives into the <strong>battles, generals, and strategies of the Napoleonic Era.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>#Napoleon #BattleOfDresden #NapoleonicWars #MilitaryHistory #GeneralsAndNapoleon</p><p><br></p><p>X/Twitter: @Napoleon_1796, @andnapoleon</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>