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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”