1803 ⟶ Napoleonic Wars Renewed

War resumes between Britain and France; this is a renewal of...
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🕊️ Treaty of Amiens Ends War of the Second Coalition

Treaty of Amiens between France and the United Kingdom ends the War of the Second Coalition.⟶
Treaty of Amiens Ends War of the Second Coalition (1802)
TreatyNapoleonic WarsPeace TreatyDiplomacyMilitary History
FranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚔️ Napoleonic Wars Renewed

War resumes between Britain and France; this is a renewal of the Napoleonic Wars after a short peace.⟶
Napoleonic Wars Renewed (1803)
Napoleonic WarsMilitary HistoryWarfareContinental SystemNapoleon BonaparteEuropean HistoryImperialism
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

⚔️ Third Coalition Declares War on Napoleonic France

Third Coalition mobilizes against France.⟶
Third Coalition Declares War on Napoleonic France (1805)
Napoleonic WarsCoalition WarsMilitary HistoryWarfare
FranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited KingdomAustriaAustriaRussiaRussiaSwedenSweden

⚓️ British Naval Victory at Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar, British victory by Admiral Nelson eliminates the French and Spanish fleets. Begins Royal Navy dominance of the seas, a major factor for the success of the British Empire.⟶
British Naval Victory at Trafalgar (1805)
Naval WarfareNapoleonic WarsBritish EmpireRoyal NavyMaritime HistoryGeopoliticsImperialism
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFranceSpainSpain

🚢 Napoleon's Milan Decree Intensifies Continental System

Napoleon's Milan Decree reinforces Continental System and escalates the trade war.⟶
Napoleon's Milan Decree Intensifies Continental System (1807)
Napoleonic WarsContinental SystemBlockadeNapoleon Bonaparte
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⚔️ Napoleon's Return, Hundred Days, and Waterloo Defeat

Napoleon escapes exile and begins the Hundred Days before finally being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled to St Helena. His defeat brings a conclusion to the Napoleonic Wars.⟶
Napoleon's Return, Hundred Days, and Waterloo Defeat (1815)
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