Hundred Days' War
Definition
The Hundred Days' War, also known as Napoleon's Hundred Days, refers to the period between Napoleon Bonaparte's return from exile on Elba to Paris on 20 March 1815 and the second restoration of King Louis XVIII on 8 July 1815 (a period of about 111 days). During this time, Napoleon made a bid to regain his empire but was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
Analogy
Think of the Hundred Days' War like a movie sequel where the main character makes an unexpected comeback. Just when you thought he was gone for good (like Napoleon in exile), he returns with a bang. However, just like some sequels don't live up to their original movies, Napoleon's attempt to regain power didn't quite work out.
Related terms
War of the Seventh Coalition: This war took place in 1815 and involved many European powers who formed an alliance (the Seventh Coalition) against French Emperor Napoleon I during his Hundred Days' return from exile.
Battle of Waterloo: Fought on June 18, 1815 near Waterloo in Belgium, this battle marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. It effectively ended his rule as Emperor of France and marked the end of his Hundred Days return from exile.
Elba Island: This is where Napoleon was first exiled after his abdication in April 1814. He escaped from Elba in February 1815 and returned to power before finally being defeated at Waterloo.
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