The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations, was fought from October 16 to 19, 1813. This monumental confrontation brought together the forces of the Sixth Coalition, which included Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden, against Napoleon Bonaparte's French Army. It is regarded as one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Europe prior to World War I, with around 600,000 troops engaged and resulting in approximately 90,000 casualties. The coalition aimed to end Napoleon's dominance after years of war across Europe. Napoleon's forces, outnumbered and stretched thin, faced a well-coordinated coalition army that capitalized on strategic positions and superior manpower. The battle concluded with a decisive coalition victory, forcing Napoleon to abandon his positions in Germany and retreat into France, marking a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars. This defeat ultimately undermined Napoleon’s reputation as an invincible leader and initiated a series of campaigns that would lead to his downfall in subsequent years.