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Napoleon's Birth
Napoleon is born on August 15th, 1769 on the island of Corsica. He is born and raised there. -
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Napoleon's Years of Study
His years of study of military tactics -
Napoleon heads to Cadet School
Napoleon is sent to off to mainland France to study in Military, to help him pursue a career in military. -
Napoleon returns to Corsica
Afters years of studying in mainland France, Napoleon finally returns home. -
Napoleon Joins His Regiment
Napoleon joins the regiment Auxonne, attached to School of Artillery -
He Recaptures Toulon From the British
After the city of Toulon was handed over to the British by Royalist, Napoleon sieges the city, after two months of besieging, Napoleon reclaims Toulon. -
He is Promoted to Brigadier General
Because of his efforts his Toulon, Napoleon was granted the rank of Brigadier General. -
Napoleon's Heroics at National Convention
In 1795, French Royalist marched towards the National Convention, and attacked it. Napoleon was tasked to stop them. Napoleon and his men fired upon the Royalist, making them retreat. After such a victory, Napoleon was seen as a savior of the French Republic. -
Napoleon Defeats the Austrians
Napoleon fought in a series of battles with Austria all throughout Italy. -
The Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon launched an invasion of Egypt, In a an effort to cut off British trade routes. He was able to obtain a victory against it's rulers, the Mamluks at the Battle of the Pyramids. But in August, his navy was nearly destroyed by the British in the Battle of the Nile -
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Campaigns in the Middle East
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Invasion of the Ottoman ruled Syria
After his defeat in Egypt. Napoleon plans his invasion of Syria. He set his mind on Acre, on March 20th, the set siege on the city. The siege lasted two months, Napoleon faced defeat. He and his men retreat on May 21st, 1799. -
Napoleon Returns to France
After the defeat in Syria, Napoleon had heard of the political uncertainty in France. Napoleon wanted to quickly return France, he abandoned his men in the Middle East and head home to France. -
The Coup of 18 Brumaire
When Napoleon had returned to France, he decided to help aid Sieyes and Talleyrand in the coup. Napoleon was able to use his military to overpower the French Directory. Giving him power over France. -
Napoleon Elected as First Consul of the Consulate
After the successful coup in France, Napoleon is elected as the First Consul of the Consulate, making him the new leader of France. -
Battle of Marengo
Just a couple months after Napoleon's coup, his forces defeat the Austrians, their biggest enemy. This great victory completely drove the Austrian forces out of the Italian peninsula. This showcased Napoleon's power. -
Napoleon Makes Himself First Consul for Life
In 1802, Napoleon adds a new amendment to the French Constitution, this new amendment makes Napoleon First Consul for life. -
Napoleon Enacts Various Reforms in France
In 1804, Napoleon made sure of a new society in France. First, he centralized the government, instituted reforms in banking and education, which he supported science and arts. He also looked to improve the relationship between the Church and his government. And most importantly, he instituted was his Napoleonic Code. It changed everday life in France and placed in new legal systems. It even still forms modern French civil law to this day. -
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of France
In 1804, Napoleon declares himself Emperor of France, even having a big ceremony at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in France. -
The Battle of Trafalgar
The battle was a naval battle, it featured 33 French and Spanish ships against the British fleet. The battle fought in the straits of Gibraltar. The battle, resulted in a great victory for the British. The British were able to capture 19 French and Spanish ships through the great mind of Lord Nelson, who commanded the British fleet, though dying in the battle, he is credited for foiling Napoleon's plans to build a strong navy to invade to Britain. -
Battle of Austerlitz
In 1805, Russian and Austrian forces challenged Napoleon's army. This battle came out as a French victory, the Russians and Austrians lost 15,000 men, killed or wounded while the French lost only 9,000 men, killed or wounded. The French Army was also able to capture 11,000 hostile troops. This caused the Holy Roman Empire to be dissolved, and the creation of the Confederation of Rhine. This battle is considered to be one ofNapoleon's greatest victory. -
Napoleon Establishes the Continental System
In 1806, Napoleon wanted to destroy Britain's economy, he had decided to enact a large-scale blockade, making sure Britain doesn't trade with any European countries. This ultimately failed though, as trade was constantly being smuggled in between Britain and various other nations. -
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The Peninsular War
Spanish and Portugese forces, aided by the British, drived the French out of Iberian peninsula. It was a major defeat for the French. -
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Invasion of Russia
After years of the failing Continental System, Russia opted out of it in 1810, In retaliation, Napoleon led a massive army into Russia, having some early success, the Russian's plan was to let Napoleon's forces march deeper into Russia, knowing the Russian winter was approaching. Napoleon and his troops were able to reach Moscow, but it was abandoned. Waiting in Moscow, the winter hit. Napoleon's troops were unprepared for such a winter. Napoleon ordered his troops out of Russi,only few made it -
Battle of Leipzig
Napoleon's forces were met with numerous of hostile nation's forces, that included Austrian, Russian, Prussian and Swedish troops. The French suffered a major defeat, suffering 73,000 casualties, while the hostile forces suffered around 53,000 casualties. It was the first time that Emperor Napoleon was clearly defeated in battle. -
Napoleon is Exiled to Elba
After the Battle of Leipzig, Napoleon had retreated to France. In March 1814, the coalition forces marched towards Paris and captured the city, after the capture, the stripped Napoleon of his power and exiled to the small island Elba -
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Napoleon's Time In Exile
Napoleon's time at St.Helena -
Napoleon Returns to his Former Glory
Only less than a year of being exiled, Napoleon escaped Elba with a group of around a thousand supporters and sailed to France. On March 20th, he returned to Paris and was greeted by cheering crowds. Louis XVIII, the new king fled France. -
Battle of Waterloo
When Napoleon had returned to France, European nations prepared for war. Napoleon began to build up a giant army and began to plan. In June he invaded Belgium, where he met British and Prussian troops, he defeated the British and Prussian troops. Just two days later, the Battle of Waterloo took place.Napoleon launched a strong offence at British troops, but when Prussian troops had arrived it had changed everything. Napoleon retreated, suffering more than 33,000 casualties. -
Napoleon is Exiled, Once Again.
On June 22, 1815, Napoleon is forced to abdicate. In October, he is exiled to the Island of St.Helena, in the South Atlantic. -
Napoleon's Death
Napoleon at the age of 51, dies in St.Helena. No one truly knows what he died from, he most likely died of stomach cancer. He was buried at St.Helena, but in 1840, his remians where sent back to France, and entombed at Les Invalides in Paris.
