EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Hundred Days: Napoleon's Last Gamble from Elba to Waterloo
from The Story of France: Revolution, Empire, and National Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Napoleon's extraordinary return from exile on Elba in 1815, the period known as the Hundred Days. They trace the former emperor's landing at Golfe-Juan, his triumphant march through Grenoble and Lyon, and the defection of Marshal Ney. The conversation covers the hastily assembled Army of the North, the political maneuvering of the Congress of Vienna, and the final campaign that culminated at Waterloo. Lucas explains the strategic miscalculations on both sides, the role of the Prussian army under Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, and the iconic moments of the battle—the Hougoumont farm, the cavalry charges, and the arrival of the Prussians. The episode ends with Napoleon's abdication and his exile to Saint Helena, reflecting on the legacy of this desperate gamble. #Napoleon #HundredDays #Waterloo #Elba #MarshalNey #CongressOfVienna #BattleOfWaterloo #Hougoumont #Blücher #ArmyOfTheNorth #HistoricalBattle #MilitaryHistory #FrenchHistory #19thCentury #NapoleonicWars #Exile #France #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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