Napoleon: The Downfall

By the end of 1812, Napoleon was virtually the master of Europe. In the span of 16 months, he would go from attacking the gates of Moscow to trying to retake the gates of Paris. The speed and totality of his downfall showed just how fleeting glory truly is. In this sixth part of the story of Napoleon, we see him in his darkest hour as all of the work he had done to raise France into glory comes crashing down around him.