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Early yearsEarly years

Napoleon Bonaparte is born in Ajaccio, Corsica on August 15, 1769

In 1784, Napoleon enters the Brienne military school at the age of nine.

In 1785, Napoleon graduates in one year from a two year program with the rank of second lieutenant in the Artillery

Napoleon Bonaparte is born in Ajaccio, Corsica on August 15, 1769

In 1784, Napoleon enters the Brienne military school at the age of nine.

In 1785, Napoleon graduates in one year from a two year program with the rank of second lieutenant in the Artillery

Napoleon’s riseNapoleon’s rise

1796: Named commander of French forces in Italy.

1798: Conquerd Ottoman forces in Egypt.

1800: Defeat Austrians at Marengo.

Napoleon was a very inept general that had the respect of those he commanded. He was feared just as much as he was loved.

1796: Named commander of French forces in Italy.

1798: Conquerd Ottoman forces in Egypt.

1800: Defeat Austrians at Marengo.

Napoleon was a very inept general that had the respect of those he commanded. He was feared just as much as he was loved.

Napoleon Crossing the

Alps

Napoleon Crossing the

Alps

“An Army of lions

commanded by a deer will

never be an army of lions”

“An Army of lions

commanded by a deer will

never be an army of lions”

1802: He made himself first counsel.

1804: Makes himself emperor.

1805: Battle of Austerlitz.

1808: Peninsular wars.

1812: Invades Russia.

1802: He made himself first counsel.

1804: Makes himself emperor.

1805: Battle of Austerlitz.

1808: Peninsular wars.

1812: Invades Russia.

Exiled to Elba in 1814.

During his nine-month stay

he declared himself

emperor of the island and

set about building roads,

passing laws and

redesigning his residences.

Exiled to Elba in 1814.

During his nine-month stay

he declared himself

emperor of the island and

set about building roads,

passing laws and

redesigning his residences.

The Battle of WaterlooThe Battle of Waterloo

News of Napoleon’s return created quite a stir in Europe. Napoleon’s enemies declared him an outlaw and readied themselves for war. Napoleon and his troops were greatly outnumbered and defeat was imminent. Waterloo lasted less than 12 hours on a Sunday afternoon. The French were no match for the British and Prussian forces.

News of Napoleon’s return created quite a stir in Europe. Napoleon’s enemies declared him an outlaw and readied themselves for war. Napoleon and his troops were greatly outnumbered and defeat was imminent. Waterloo lasted less than 12 hours on a Sunday afternoon. The French were no match for the British and Prussian forces.

Exile to St.

Helena

Exile to St.

Helena

“France, the Army, Head of the Army, Josephine” “France, the Army, Head of the Army, Josephine”