Napoleon’s Escape from Elba, 1815, The Hundred Days War, Episode 1

This is the combined first and second episode of my dream project: The Hundred Days War. This is an original work of this Channel. In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte sat in exile on the tiny island of Elba, stripped of his empire and watched by his enemies. But boredom, betrayal, and unrest in France pushed him to risk everything. On 26 February 1815, Napoleon escaped with just 1,000 loyal men. By 1 March, he landed at Golfe-Juan, raising the tricolor once again. This daring return would spark the legendary Hundred Days, leading Europe to one final showdown at Waterloo. This short documentary explores Napoleon’s exile, escape, and dramatic return to France—a moment that stunned empires and reshaped history. Series Name: THE HUNDRED DAYS WAR, 1815 Series Progression: Episode I. Napoleon Returns from Elba {   • Napoleon’s Escape from Elba, 1815, The Hun...  } Episode II. Napoleon Marches on Paris {   • Napoleon's Epic March through the Alps  } Episode III. Battle of Ligny {   • Napoleon's Last Victory || Ligny, 1815 || ...  } Episode IV Battle of Quatre Bras {   • The Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 - The Hund...  } Episode V Battle of Waterloo {   • How Waterloo Was ACTUALLY Fought  } Episode VI Battle of Wavre {   • This Battle will CHANGE the way you see GR...  } Episode VII Retreat to Paris {   • Waterloo Was Not the End | Napoleon's Last...  } Episode VIII Exile to Saint Helena {   • How Napoleon spent His Last Years in Saint...  } Follow the channel as we trace Napoleon’s last gamble—step by step—through the Hundred Days. Thank You for your support in my times of distress: @FieldMarshalYT @middleguard1836‬ ​⁠‪@MelkorGG‬ ​⁠‪@TheFrenchMonk‬ ​⁠‪@thisistotalwar‬ ​⁠‪@MattsFiefdom‬ @realtomic @MedjayofFaiyum @TheTerminatorGaming @PixelatedApollo @PopeJohnPaul @TotalWarDocumentaries Inspired by the works of: @KingsandGenerals @EpichistoryTv @InvictaHistory @TheArmchairHistorian @AdituLaudisMMXXI @WarAndHistory Timestamps: 0:00 – Napoleon in Exile on Elba 1:00 – Life on the Island 2:00 – France under the Bourbons 3:10 – The Escape from Elba 4:20 – Sailing Toward France 5:10 – Landing at Golfe-Juan 6:10 – The Hundred Days Begin #napoleon #history #napoleonicwars #hundreddays #waterloo #militaryhistory #napoleonbonaparte