And so the kings of Europe gathered for a second war with France. But this time there was one more thing, a very dangerous country called Russia was also present in that meeting. In short, all the superpowers of the world came forward to subjugate a single man. They started many preparations for the war. By all means they were ready to crush Napoleon. But their conspiracies and preparations were not known to the outside world. They were especially careful not to repeat what had happened before. The custom of the time was to inform both sides when a war was about to break out. But the European organization was not interested in following any rules. Because it is not a normal war between two countries. It is an extraordinary war between many nations against an extraordinary man. Here the goal is only apparent in their eyes. So without any warning the European Union attacked France and they started the attack on the northern border. Communication was very slow in those days. Therefore Napoleon did not know this information. So gradually some areas of the northern border were captured by the European allies. It was captured by the forces of Russian general Alexander Suvorov. By the time this information reached Napoleon's ears, it was too late. Although the information arrived late, Napoleon was not slow to act. He immediately prepared his army for the war. But there was one thing Napoleon had forgotten in his haste.
Alexander Suvorov, Duke of the Holy Roman Empire, Prince of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Prince of the Russian Empire. The Russian army is led by Alexander, one of the greatest military commanders in Russian history. Alexander was a man who secured Russia's borders and boosted Russia's military glory. He also wrote many books on war tactics and military leadership. In addition to all this, Alexander has another strange feature that he did not lose a single battle in the battles he participated in. So Napoleon rushed into battle for the sole reason that he did not know the size of the enemy.
Not knowing the size and strength of the enemy, Napoleon began to attack Russia with great force. But here the army did not retreat even an iota. Russia had an army ten times the size of Napoleon's army, and they swore to attack. Napoleon realized at that moment the severity of the enemy. But that one realization terrified Napoleon, and a strange little smile crossed Napoleon's lips at that moment. At last he had found a suitable opponent, and Napoleon understood the fact that he had to treat them not as he should treat others. What followed was a one-on-one fight. Napoleon changed his tactics drastically. Alexander Suvorov devised a strategy of war that Napoleon had never seen before.
The Russian army could not hold its own before Napoleon's battle. Thus Alexander Suvorov witnessed the first defeat of his life. But the fire of war was not burning within Napoleon. After subduing the Russian army, Napoleon rushed to Australia. At any moment, Napoleon's army could invade Australia. When there was no way out, Australia again signed a peace treaty with France. As it was difficult to fight without Austria and Russia, the other countries of the European alliance withdrew from the war, so that the European organization was kneeling before that man's courage.
And so, after a resounding victory, Napoleon returned to France and could hardly believe his eyes. His people look at him with anger and resentment. Napoleon did not understand why. It was only later that Napoleon found out. The people were beginning to experience the true effects of his war-mongering, and France's economy was beginning to decline due to the costs of the wars. People are starting to break down financially.
France is beginning to collapse. Napoleon was haunted by the thought that there could be some solution to this.
So, after much preliminary deliberation and discussion, he did. National banks arose in France, which increased the saving habits of the people and helped the poor by borrowing money. Thus the wealth system revived France, which was on the verge of collapse. But even then there was no great change in the attitude of the people towards Napoleon. Napoleon could see the small amount of resentment. Because no one had solved another major problem facing the people, social inequality, which persisted even after the introduction of Napoleonic democracy.
Those holding high positions were often relatives of influential people. Usually we could only dream of those positions even if we qualified. But here Napoleon had some limitations to work with. Because the people at the top were all the people Napoleon needed. If anything is done against them, the majority will hate the ruling party. But if he does not do something against them, his people will hate him. Napoleon had to make a decision.
So after much deliberation, Napoleon made that decision. Napoleon issued the Napoleonic Code. The law gave importance to ensuring equality of opportunity to all citizens and eradicating inequality. And so once again Napoleon became the savior of France. Napoleon got his people back. Napoleon then officially became the Emperor of France. He then became the emperor of the territories he conquered. Those were the happiest days of his life. But little did Napoleon know that the events that would change his life were taking place at that time. Russia and Australia who lost the war that day started to turn against Napoleon. They started preparations for it. Their strategy was for the Russian army to join forces with the Austrian army to advance along the western border of France and capture France. But this information soon reached the ears of Napoleon. So Napoleon headed for Australia to receive his prospective guests. He started with 200000 soldiers. Napoleon's attack came when the Austrian army was not expecting it. Therefore, they quickly moved inside the Austrian border. It was also the time when the Russian army was coming to Australia for war exercises.But instead of the Austrian soldiers who stood to receive them, they were greeted by Napoleon and his army, rushing with murderous cries. And so the war started there without any warning and without preparation. France annexed much of Austria, and Russian forces were immediately involved. But Napoleon had no intention of letting them go. Napoleon began to pursue them. Thus Napoleon's army reached Moscow following the Russian army. A bloody battle ensued. Napoleon's army began to attack Russia with great force. Russia was not far behind. Both groups held on very strongly. But it was only then that Napoleon took care of it, even though the war had begun in Moscow. Now the war is taking place far away from Moscow, and the war is moving towards the interior of Russia. Napoleon also did not understand why this was happening. But Napoleon realized that when he looked at the nearby lake. The water in the lake has turned to ice. That means his army has now reached the extreme cold region of Russia.
"It was part of their plan to draw in from Australia. It was also part of their plan that I followed them. It was also part of their plan that my army could not hold out much longer in this climate."
Napoleon immediately ordered his army out of Russia. Many of Napoleon's army were killed. Many people died due to extreme cold. But on the way, Napoleon had another enemy, a heavy snowfall. The attack of the Russian army in the rear and the terrible snowfall were crushing Napoleon's army. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were killed and hundreds of thousands of horses died. Although somehow out of Russia. In fallen Australia and European armies awaited the crumbling Napoleonic army. Thus Napoleon was surrounded by the European allies from all four sides.
Napoleon's defeat immediately spread throughout the world. The news also reached France and the people of France could not believe it. But after some time the people got the proof. The brother of Louis XVI, who was executed by the revolutionaries, has appeared. Yes, the monarchy was restored in France again. He overturned all the revolutionary legal systems created by Napoleon. The European allies then exiled Napoleon to the isolated island of Saint Helena. So finally he lost everything. His army, his country, his people. Nothing more, he lost himself.
Napoleon lived on the island for the next six years. But this did not have to continue for long. After some days, Napoleon died on that island at the age of 51. Some rumors of stomach cancer. We still don't know the exact cause of death. Napoleon's body was brought to France after his death. Finally, Napoleon arrived in France. At that time he was received by his people like a king.
The king who brought democracy to the country...
The king who helped the people financially...
The king who abolished inequality in the country...
The only king in those wet eyes of theirs...
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Napoleon who fought and lost | Chapter 1
Napoleon Bonaparte | Chapter 2
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