The road ended on a rain-soaked field in modern-day Belgium.
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The European powers at the declared him an outlaw. The road ended on a rain-soaked field in modern-day Belgium
Just as the French surged, Blücher’s Prussian army arrived to strike the French flank. losing precious hours.
The soldiers defected on the spot, joining his march to Paris. 🐎 The Flight of the Eagle Within weeks, the "usurper" became the Emperor once again. He entered Paris without firing a single bullet.
Heavy rain forced Napoleon to wait for the ground to dry, losing precious hours.