200 Years Anniversary - Battle of the Nations, on 16–19 October 1813

[Conan]

From Wiki:

The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations, on 16â€"19 October 1813, was fought by the coalition armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden against the French army of Napoleon at Leipzig, Saxony. Napoleon's army also contained Polish and Italian troops as well as Germans from the Confederation of the Rhine. The battle marked the culmination of the fall campaign of 1813 during the German campaign and involved over 600,000 soldiers, making it the largest battle in Europe prior to World War I.

The Anniversary will be Celebrated in October next Year in and around Leipzig.

http://www.voelkerschlacht-jubilaeum.de/en/jubilaeum-37/items/festival-programme-in-october-2013.html



"Sunday, 20 October 2013
Living History

Approx. 6,000 participants dressed in Napoleonic-era uniform will bring the events of that fateful October to life. In Markkleeberg, Liebertwolkwitz and at other sites surrounding Leipzig, the actual events of the battle will be remembered with reenactments â€" as well as the day-to-day military life and the citizens’ living environments around 1813 â€" and all this begins on the 17th of October."





I will visit this for sure, but of course it is not so far away from my home. But there are Flights from
London-Heathrow to Leipzig-Halle from Germanwings for around 70â,¬.

If someone is interested and need some Help (maybe for a Hotel, etc.) don´t hesitate to send me a PM.

Regards,

Peter

[Steve J]

I spot women in the ranks .

[Gennorm]

That'll be Marie and Louise 

[Rothgar68]

I'm planning on making the trip to Waterloo for the bicentennial.

All those glorious trappist ales!

[GordonY]

"I spot women in the ranks"

Possibly for some R & R after a hard days re-enacting?