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For mostly the same reasons men become soldiers in any era, and different countries had different particular motivations for some men. Prussians were required to serve, for example, while many of the French were initially motivated to volunteer by revolutionary fervour, or later, for love of the Emperor. In short, some for honour or country, some for pay, some because it was better than living a life of abject poverty. The Owen poem linked below is from WW1, but it makes the point well that the reasons are usually the same in any era.
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Men became soldiers during the Napoleonic Era for various reasons. Some enlisted due to a sense of duty and patriotism, while others were conscripted or motivated by the promise of pay and a steady job. Additionally, social and economic factors, such as poverty and limited opportunities, compelled many men to join the military for a chance at a better life or to escape their current circumstances.
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What was the years of Napoleon referred to in Europe?
Napoleonic Era
What are the dates of the Napoleonic era?
Around the French Revolution Area.
What was the primary infantry weapon during the Napoleonic Wars?
During the Napoleonic Era the infantries were armed with a smooth bore muzzle loading flintlock musket. It was capable of firing a heavy round ball as far as 500 yards. The main problem, even for its time, was that accuracy of that musket was poor to say the least. In actual battles accuracy was limited to about 60 yards.
Was smallpox used for biological warfare?
Yes. Smallpox-bearing blankets were distributed by English soldiers to Native Americans during the colonial era. The result was an epidemic.
What event marked the end of Napoleon's rule?
The Battle of Waterloo ended the Napoleonic era.
Who was the king of Spain during the Napoleonic era?
Napoleon put his brother in law as king of spain.
What does napoleonic style mean?
relating to or like Napoleon. Example: this is from Napoleonic era.
What are The 5 most important events of the Napoleonic era?
There were many important events during the Napoleonic era. Five of them were: Napolean relinquished command in Egypt, Battle of Marengo, Napolean crowned himself emperor, The hundred days, and Nepoleans death.
Who were the most powerful soldiers during the feudal era of japan?
The Samurai
What was the years of Napoleon referred to in Europe?
Napoleonic Era
What characterized the Napoleonic era in France?
Legal reforms
What was a characteristic of the Napoleon era in France?
The Napoleonic era was characterized by advances in education and scholarship.
What does napoleonic mean?
relating to or like Napoleon. Example: this is from Napoleonic era.
How did the Napoleonic era serve to change the western world?
i am your father
Were there wallets during the Napoleonic era?
YES. Paper money and wallets existed in Europe from roughly the 17th century onwards, so by the Napoleonic Era, in the early 19th century, they would have been relatively common. However, the custom was to wear your wallet on your belt and it was considered poor form to put your wallet into your pocket.
What period in French history came after the French Revolution?
The Napoleonic Era.
What was the period from 1793 to July 1794 in France referred to?
Napoleonic Era
