Geschichte des Herbstfeldzuges 1813–1815 (1903) is a historical military study focused on the late Napoleonic Wars, particularly the campaigns that followed Napoleon’s defeat in Russia and culminated in his final downfall.
The work examines the “autumn campaign” period (Herbstfeldzug) beginning in 1813, when coalition forces—composed of Prussian, Austrian, Russian, and allied German troops—advanced against French forces across Central Europe after the collapse of Napoleonic dominance in Germany.
A central focus is the operational history of the 1813–1815 campaigns, including major battles such as Leipzig (1813), subsequent advances into France, the 1814 campaign that led to Napoleon’s abdication, and the final 1815 campaign ending at Waterloo.
The study emphasizes coalition warfare and multinational coordination, showing how various German states and allied armies cooperated within the broader anti-Napoleonic alliance. It also highlights the reorganization of German forces following the dissolution of Napoleonic client states.
Another key theme is the transition from Napoleonic systems back to restored or restructured German military states, including the reintegration of units formerly serving under French-aligned administrations such as the Kingdom of Westphalia.
