Contributions of Britain to the downfall of Napoleon 1

Britain played a crucial role in the downfall of Napoleon I through several key contributions:

1. Naval Superiority: The British Royal Navy’s dominance, particularly after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, prevented Napoleon from invading Britain and maintained a blockade that restricted French trade and military movements.
2. Financial Support: Britain provided substantial financial subsidies to its allies on the European mainland, enabling them to sustain prolonged military campaigns against Napoleon.
3. Peninsular War: British military intervention in the Peninsular War (1808-1814) was instrumental in weakening French forces in Spain and Portugal, contributing to Napoleon’s eventual defeat.
4. Continental System: Britain’s resilience against the Continental System, through smuggling and maintaining trade with neutral countries, undermined Napoleon’s economic warfare and strained his alliances.
5. Formation of Coalitions: Britain was a key player in forming and leading the coalitions against Napoleon, including the Sixth Coalition that ultimately defeated him

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