War of the Sixth Coalition

Definition

The War of the Sixth Coalition (1812-1814) was a major conflict during the Napoleonic Wars where an alliance of European powers, including Austria, Prussia, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom and several German States defeated Napoleon's French Empire.

Analogy

Think of this war as a schoolyard fight where all the kids team up against one bully (Napoleon). Despite his strength and cunning tactics, he can't win against everyone else combined.

Related terms

Napoleonic Wars: A series of wars declared against Napoleon's French Empire by opposing coalitions that ran from 1803 to 1815.

Battle of Leipzig: Also known as the Battle of Nations in 1813. It was one of the most decisive defeats suffered by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Treaty of Fontainebleau: An agreement established in Paris on 11 April 1814 between Napoleon Bonaparte and representatives from Austrian Empire which ended his rule as emperor.