The Napoleonic Wars: Epic History TV

In 1805, a year after his coronation as Emperor, Napoleon launched one of the most brilliant campaigns in military history, culminating in victory at Austerlitz.

70 miles west of Moscow, the Russian army finally makes its stand near the village of Borodino. The battle that follows is the bloodiest day's fighting of the Napoleonic Wars.

Napoleon's invitation to the Russian Emperor to make peace gets no response. 500 miles from friendly territory, with winter approaching, Napoleon orders a retreat.

Following his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon faces a desperate struggle in Germany to save his European empire.

Napoleon withdraws troops from Spain to shore up his position in Germany. But Wellington's army and the guerrillas are strong. The endgame is in sight for the Peninsular War.

Napoleon faces the combined might of the Sixth Coalition near Leipzig, in what will prove the decisive battle of his career. Outnumbered, Napoleon opts for a high-risk strategy.