The age of Napoleon

The age of Napoleon

Period: 1796 to Jun 23, 1815

Italian Campaign

Apr 2, 1796

The battle was a win for Napoleon, as it was one of his first big wins.

Egyptian Campaign

Jul 1, 1798

The campaign was a loss for Napoleon, he eventually had to withdraw his troops from the region and retreat.

The Consulate

Nov 9, 1799

The consulate was a win for Napoleon. It is what led him to sole power eventually.

Banque de France

Jan 18, 1800

It was a big win for Napoleon as he developed a French banking as people could barrow money to use and pay it back later and some.

Concordat of 1801

Jun 15, 1801

It was a win for Napoleon because he was able to select the bishops and watch church finances.

Consul for life

Aug 2, 1802

This was a win for Napoleon as it created a name and image for himself and future generations to rule.

Napoleonic Code

Mar 21, 1804

The Napoleonic code was more good than bad. I would say it was a win, it give set in stone laws for the people but also promoted order and authority over individual rights.

Declared self emperor

May 18, 1804

This was a win for Napoleon. He was able to set his own legacy and be separate from the kings who ‘come and go’ by his words.

Battle of Trafalgar

Oct 21, 1805

This battle was a loss for Napoleon. It ensured that he would not be able to invade Great Britain. It also cemented Great Britain as the best naval force for the next 100 years.

Abolished Holy Roman Empire

Aug 6, 1806

I would call it a win for Napoleon, in some aspects it was revenge for him but it was also necessary so he could acquire the imperial title.

Continental System

Nov 21, 1806

This was a loss for Napoleon. It was an effort to stop Great Britain from trading with states and to weaken their economy but it didn’t work.

Resistance in Spain

May 2, 1808

I would say it was a win for Napoleon. When Spain didn’t agree to help he invaded them and imprisoned their king and prince. He also made his brother king.

Invasion of Russia

Jun 24, 1812

This was a major loss for Napoleon, as he was complete outsmarted and he got a little overconfident when preparing. This was the start of the downfall for the French and Napoleon.

Battle of Nations at Leipzig

Oct 16, 1813

This was a big loss for Napoleon as the last of his and French power was taken. They were pushed back into the suburbs of France.

Hundred Days

Mar 20, 1815

It was a win for Napoleon by the fact that he escaped Elba and kind of rejuvenated Paris.

Waterloo

Jun 18, 1815

This was what led to Napoleon being captured again and was his last battle as the French were decimated.

Abdication

Jun 22, 1815

Napoleon was forced to abdicate the thrown after an unsuccessful attempt to invade Russia and he was later thrown in jail/capture.