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During a riot in Paris he attacked the crowds using cannons filled with small pellets. This tactic was very effective. Napoleon later referred to this using the phrase 'a whiff of grapeshot'.
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What did Napoleons father do?
He was an attorney.
What is napoleons disability?
Epilepsy
What is a cloth bag full of musket balls that are fired from a cannon called?
I believe that it was called grapeshot.
Why did Napoleon get involved in the French Revolution?
He defended the Directory against a Royalist counter revolution with a whiff of grapeshot.
What fed to napoleons downfall?
the invasion of russia !
The term a whiff of grapeshot is associated with?
napoleon
How did pulaski died?
he was wounded in the battle of Saratoga by a grapeshot.
What are the pellets fired from a cannon?
Early pellets were called grapeshot
How did bartholomew Roberts die?
Captain Roberts was killed by grapeshot, which struck him in the throat while he stood on the deck.
What is the sentence for grapeshot?
This is from a book called A Question Of Loyalty. (pg.6) From one side of a field piece manned by someone in uniform lobbed grapeshot impartially at defenders and attackers alike.
When was The Adventure of the Six Napoleons created?
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons was created in 1904.
Which of these events in napoleons career occurred last in 1815?
Napoleons is defeated by Wellington at waterloo
What are the ratings and certificates for The Six Napoleons - 1922?
The Six Napoleons - 1922 is rated/received certificates of: UK:A
What did Napoleons father do?
He was an attorney.
What is napoleons disability?
Epilepsy
Why did napoleons fail?
nigs
What is a cloth bag full of musket balls that are fired from a cannon called?
I believe that it was called grapeshot.
