JCC: The Hundred Days

Crisis

The year is 1815. Napoleon has escaped from exile on the island of Elba and returned to power in France. Now, in a period known as “the Hundred Days,” Napoleon must prepare for the inevitable confrontation with the European powers who plan to end his rule once and for all. The Hundred Days consist of immense political and military pressure and planning and culminate in the famous Battle of Waterloo in which the Anglo-Allied troops, led by Arthur Wellesley and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, successfully defeat Napoleon and his forces in Belgium, marking an end to the Napoleonic Wars. This committee starts in late March after Napoleon has fully gained power again and the Seventh Coalition has formed.

This JCC will consist of two parties: The French and the British (with some Anglo-Allied individuals as well). Both parties will need to consider strategy, logistics, and cooperation to achieve their goals. While a final military conflict is historically realistic, it is certainly not required, and delegates are encouraged to explore peaceful and diplomatic options, treaties, and solutions. Troop recruitment, mobilization, and strategy should also be considered and alternate battles can be created instead of Waterloo. In addition to international strategy, both rooms will also have to navigate internal and domestic issues. The French must deal with opposition within France from a broad political and social spectrum. The British, meanwhile, must manage disagreements and competing interests between members of the Seventh Coalition. The outcome of the Hundred Days is in the hands of the delegates and will ultimately shape the course of European politics and history.