Besides the weather, what other factors contributed to the defeat of Waterloo?

Napoleon's life began in the army, but it was also destroyed by the army. The army ran through his whole political career and influenced his success or failure. Napoleon was a military genius. He has only failed twice in his life. These two failures had a devastating impact on his political life. One is that Napoleon was defeated in the Battle of Leipzig when he was imprisoned in Elba, and the other is Waterloo when Napoleon was imprisoned in St. Helena.

Why did Napoleon, a military genius, lose at Waterloo? These three reasons are very important and doomed.

It can be said that the Battle of Waterloo was the most mysterious battle in Napoleon's life, full of unpredictability and legend. Many people blame resentment for Waterloo's failure. They thought that the whole campaign would fail because grouchy failed to reach Waterloo in time at the critical moment. But is it true? In fact, the editor thinks that Napoleon's failure has three factors.

1. France's economic strength

This is an important factor in Napoleon's failure. Since the French Revolution in 1789, France has been at war every day, especially since Napoleon came to power. War requires a lot of consumption: weapons, equipment, food and reserves. The French economy is not so prosperous. Even if some wealth is taken away in the war of foreign aggression, it is only a drop in the bucket. In the chaotic environment of war, it is impossible to solve the economic problems of France.

On the other hand, the French economy cannot develop steadily and healthily. If you look at France's competitors and European allies, they are far ahead of France in resources and materials. And Britain was the most developed capitalist country in the world at that time. As Engels said, "a country exhausted by years of war in a quarter century can no longer resist the attack of the whole armed world alone."

It was the collapse of French economic strength that forced Napoleon to go to war quickly.

2. Lack of talents

The lack of powerful generals is the main reason for Napoleon's failure at Waterloo. Some of Napoleon's most experienced marshals are no longer with him. For example, Saint-Cyr, McDonald's, Udinau, Victor, Malmond and Ogros all choose to play for Louis Stanislas Xavier now. After hearing the news of Napoleon's return from the island of Elba, Berthier immediately retreated to Germany. Some bailiffs who still support him, massena and Mons, are too old to fight. Juno lost his mind and Moliere fell ill before the battle. Only Sirte, Ney, Bruner, Grucci and others can follow Napoleon on the battlefield.

Although Sirte can replace Berthier to draft Napoleon's orders and ensure the smooth operation of the military machine, there are still no suitable talents for some important positions, such as the Chief of Staff. However, he doesn't have much experience in the position of chief of staff. The orders he drafted were not as clear as Bertie, the old chief of staff, and often could not be issued in time. It was because Sirte failed to get in touch with Ney in time that Napoleon and Ney didn't know about their opponents' fighting situation, and Wellington was able to evacuate Genabo safely. Why did Napoleon, a military genius, lose at Waterloo? These three reasons are very important and doomed.

3. Napoleon's conceit

Napoleon's conceit is the most important factor of Waterloo's failure. Napoleon is no longer the Napoleon he used to be. The great success made him more and more confident and arrogant, did not listen to the general's advice, and despised his opponent at the end of breakfast on June 18. Napoleon said confidently, "Our victory is guaranteed."

Nene, Sirte, Delong and others didn't think that the French army would win, so they begged Napoleon to bring back some troops from Grucci, but Napoleon firmly retorted: "If you are defeated by Wellington, you will think that he is a great general. I tell you, Wellington is nothing. British troops are useless. We can beat him completely before breakfast. "

The failure of Waterloo in France should not be entirely attributed to resentment. Of course, the curse should bear some unshirkable responsibilities for his stupidity, because he was deceived by the enemy and failed to rescue Napoleon in time. But the main responsibility lies with Napoleon. He was arrogant, opinionated, despised his opponent and overestimated Grucci's military capabilities. This made the French army completely defeated under good conditions. In fact, Napoleon's life can be described as ambitious and defeated by arrogance. The final failure is also the best ending of his life.