Around 2,000 historically uniformed participants are expected to take part in the event, which will include bivouacs, a battle re-enactment and civilian scenes. Eyewitness accounts from soldiers, farmers, priests and townspeople will be brought to life. Further information can be found at www.leipzig1813.com and www.liebertwolkwitz-1813.de.
Background:
The Battle of the Nations was one of the largest and most important battles in European history, in which the allied armies of Austria, Prussia, Russia and Sweden fought against the French army under Napoleon Bonaparte. The battle took place from October 14 to 19, 1813 near Leipzig and ended with a decisive victory for the Allies, marking the beginning of the end of Napoleonic rule in Europe.
Time and place:
October 18 - 20, 2024, all day
Torhaus Dölitz, Helenenstraße 24, 04279 Leipzig and in the center of Liebertwolkwitz
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