In which conflict did Bismarck ally himself with Napolean III by appealing to the French leader's own ambitions?

History · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Bismarck allied himself with Napoleon III, the French leader, by appealing to Napoleon's own ambitions during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Bismarck, the Prussian Chancellor, sought to isolate Austria from its traditional ally, France. He manipulated Napoleon III's ambitions for territorial gains and influence in Europe, convincing him to remain neutral in the conflict between Prussia and Austria. This neutrality allowed Bismarck to focus Prussia's efforts on defeating Austria in the Seven Weeks' War without facing intervention from France.