On this day 20 March

[7eat51]

On the 20th of March 1815, Napoleon returned to Paris from his exile on Elba, ushering in the Hundred Days of Napoleon. During this time, Europe witnessed the War of the Seventh Coalition in which France, under Napoleon’s command, fought against the United Kingdom, Prussia, Austria, German states, Russia, Netherlands, and Sweden. Pro-Napoleon forces in the Kingdom of Naples fought the Neapolitan War against the Austrian Empire, and Napoleon suffered his decisive defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. The Hundred Days came to an end on the 8th of July 1815 with the restoration of King Louis XVIII.

Napoleon's Return:


Neapolitan War:


Battle of Waterloo:


King Louis XVIII:



For more on today’s event:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days
http://napoleononline.ca/2011/03/war...nth-coalition/

[Berthier]

• The Tiger has broken out of his den!
• The Ogre was three days at sea
• The Wretch has landed at Frejus
• The Brigand has arrived at Antibes
• The Invader has reached Grenoble
• The General has entered Lyons
• Napoleon slept last night at Fontainebleau
• The Emperor proceeds to the Tuileries today
• His Imperial Majesty will address his loyal subjects tomorrow!

Published in Paris at the time of Napoleon's return

[Sea Gull]

Such fickle crowds, no different from today really. Did he have a spin-doctor?

[csadn]

Such fickle crowds, no different from today really. Did he have a spin-doctor? :talk:

Nah -- The Mob is always easily led by the nose.... >:)

[7eat51]

• The Tiger has broken out of his den!
• The Ogre was three days at sea
• The Wretch has landed at Frejus
• The Brigand has arrived at Antibes
• The Invader has reached Grenoble
• The General has entered Lyons
• Napoleon slept last night at Fontainebleau
• The Emperor proceeds to the Tuileries today
• His Imperial Majesty will address his loyal subjects tomorrow!

Published in Paris at the time of Napoleon's return

Nice addition!