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Egyptian expedition
Napoleon occupied Egypt but failed to do so with Syria. France owes much of its Egyptian treasure to this campaign, even to this day. -
Louisiana purchase
Napoleon needed an army for the wars, but a strong army needs a lot of money, so he made the Louisiana purchase to cover his military costs. -
Code Civil
Napoleon's Code that describes religious tolerance and equality before law and puts an end to feudalism. -
Battle of Ulm, Austria
Also known as the battle of the 3 emperors; Napoleon defeated the Habsburgs, even though they enjoyed the support of the United Kingdom and Russia. -
Battle of Jena, Prussia
Napoleon occupies the Kingdom of Prussia. -
Battle of Friedland
Another French victory, this time against Russia. -
Battle of Győr and Wagram
French victories in both cases. -
Assembly of the Grande Armée
Napoleon assembled the Grande Armée in order to invade Russia. -
Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig or the Battle of Nations made France lose some of its territories, Napoleon failed and was soon exiled to Elba.