Napoleon was not executed because the British government, who had custody of him, did not want to make him a martyr or provoke sympathy for him. Instead, he was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena where he lived out the rest of his days in confinement.
The Nationalist were defeated by the Chinese Communists.
No.The age differences between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte made it impossible for them to speak to each other. Washington was way older than Napoleon. In fact when the American Revolution broke out in 1775, Napoleon was only 7 years old when Washington was in General in Command of the Continental Army. Even when George Washington was President of the United States in 1789, Napoleon was only 20 years old.
Napoleon is one of the finest military Commanders in History. Following the Revoultion & the Reign of Terror Napoleon is given command of the Army of Italy, against the Austrians. his campaining is brilliant & his rise meteoric. The Code Napoleon to this day forms much of the basis of Law in France: As an administrator Napoleon is phenominal. As time passes the defeats in Russia, at Leipzig & finally at Waterloo end his reign. It is undoubted that Napoleon changes France out of all recognition, despite the failings that Napoleon had, in terms of the French & France, Napoleon Bonaparte was very good indeed. Bad, to some people for the fact that he conquered the countries. He was also a great leader which is how we remember him today.
Both Napoleon and Hitler thought they would easily invade and conquer Russia. Both failed to appreciate the vastness and distances involved, which made supplying the front lines difficult the deeper they penetrated. Neither dictators appreciated the stoic defence of their country the Russian people were prepared to perform. In each case, as the Russians fell back, destroying any property and food the advancing invaders could use, the notorious Russian winter struck. Both the French and later the Germans suffered badly. They were unable to withstand the Russian counter-attacks. The Russian forces were able to function despite the weather.
He was one of the greatest generals and statesman of all time. Despite all of his military success, his legacy to the modern world was the creation of the Napoleonic Code.
Despite the odds Samson defeated the Philistines with Gods help. Jordon Myers
Marshal Kutaisov is defeated by Napoleon at Austerlitz. The same applies, despite fighting well against Lannes on the Santon in the same battle, to Prince Bagration. Bagration is killed in 1812 at Borodino & Kutaisov retires after the bloodbath. The answer is not Barcly de Tolly because he, although in Russian service, is a German. Gosh ! Go on, tell me....
The Nationalist were defeated by the Chinese Communists.
Francisco Pizarro defeated the Inca leader Atahualpa. After capturing Atahualpa during a surprise attack in 1532, Pizarro exploited the political instability within the Inca Empire to solidify Spanish control over the region. Despite a large ransom paid for his release, Atahualpa was ultimately executed, leading to the fall of the Inca Empire.
When Francisco Pizarro met with Incan leader Atahualpa, Pizarro captured Atahualpa and demanded a ransom for his release. Despite paying the ransom, Pizarro executed Atahualpa in 1533, which ultimately led to the downfall of the Inca Empire.
Tsar Alexander
His army was ultimately destroyed as the British Navy based in Cyprus cut off their supply line, but Napoleon returned to France and claimed a victory, despite the annihilation of his forces.
Despite his successful campaign on French soil Napoleon was banished to the Island of Elba in 1914.
Despite Napoleon, I think Jefferson trusted France more than he did England.
30,000
30,000
30,000