Reasons for Napoleon's Downfall

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War-weariness in France
Desire for peace and end to human+financial losses; people not willing to rally as they had done in Revolution; death of 900,000 men had wider impact on society and future population growth.
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Military Reasons
Surprise tactics were no longer a surprise; Napoleon's enemies had reformed tactics and increased army size; high casualties resulted in inferior troops being recruited; 2 thirds troops=non-French; troops not inspired by loyalty or nationalism.
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Changes Among Enemies
By 1814 enemies were more united/determined; Britain prepared to support long war financially; Britain prepared to use financial coalitions against him after naval success.
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Nationalism
Nationalism in Europe unleashed by invasions of Spain+Russia; Russia determined-deprived Napoleon of supplies+costly Battle of Borodono; Germany developed national opposition though less strong than Spain.
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Personal Failings
Failure to accept reality; ignored warnings about invading Spain; didn't accept peace in 1813; lapses of judgement led to loss of advisers (Talleyrand); too devoted to family (responsibility); army not maintained; health/physical condition declined.
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Surprise tactics were no longer a surprise; Napoleon's enemies had reformed tactics and increased army size; high casualties resulted in inferior troops being recruited; 2 thirds troops=non-French; troops not inspired by loyalty or nationalism.

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Military Reasons

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By 1814 enemies were more united/determined; Britain prepared to support long war financially; Britain prepared to use financial coalitions against him after naval success.

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Nationalism in Europe unleashed by invasions of Spain+Russia; Russia determined-deprived Napoleon of supplies+costly Battle of Borodono; Germany developed national opposition though less strong than Spain.

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Failure to accept reality; ignored warnings about invading Spain; didn't accept peace in 1813; lapses of judgement led to loss of advisers (Talleyrand); too devoted to family (responsibility); army not maintained; health/physical condition declined.

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