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From Emperor to Exile: What Caused Napoleon’s Fall?

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16. Guerrilla Warfare

16. Guerrilla Warfare
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Guerrilla tactics, especially in Spain, proved highly effective against Napoleon’s conventional armies. Small, mobile resistance groups ambushed French troops, disrupted supply lines, and sapped morale.
These unconventional methods made it nearly impossible for Napoleon to maintain control over occupied regions, further weakening his empire.

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