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title: Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig
author: Carle Vernet
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17944/explosion-of-the-bridge-at-leipzig/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-09-27
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# Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig

_Authored by Carle Vernet_

## Image File

[![Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17944.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17944.jpg)

## Image Caption

Premature explosion of the bridge at the [Battle of Leipzig](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2287/battle-of-leipzig/), which stranded tens of thousands of French troops in the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/), 19 October 1813. Lithograph by Carle Vernet, 19th century.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Vernet, C. (2023, September 27). Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17944/explosion-of-the-bridge-at-leipzig/>
### Chicago
Vernet, Carle. "Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 27, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17944/explosion-of-the-bridge-at-leipzig/>.
### MLA
Vernet, Carle. "Explosion of the Bridge at Leipzig." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 Sep 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17944/explosion-of-the-bridge-at-leipzig/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Napoleon.Leipzig.jpg) by [**Carle Vernet**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Napoleon.Leipzig.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 27 September 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.