Napoleon's Leadership
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The French Conqueror
Napoleon Bonaparte achieved greatness through his leadership over one of the greatest army of all time and assisting in the amalgamation of the French Revolution, which introduced new forms of government; although, none managed to survive beyond the revolution. During the 19th century, he managed conquering most of Europe and he took great measures to recalibrate the nations he ruled. His battle tactics were described as dignified and courageous that made his wars look like a masterful game of chess. Nevertheless, Napoleon had also made mistakes that costed his soldiers their lives being abolished in a battle against Russia.
Napoleon had superb battle tactics that used speed and surprise to his advantage. His army was well trained and professional and assured Napoleon win after win. He defeated the armies of Austria, Russia, and Prussia and forced their armies to come to terms with him. His ambitions were on a grand-scale of obtaining unlimited power to rule the world, but Napoleon was overwhelmed by Russia, resulting with a discrepancy of over a half million soldiers. Do Napoleon intentions indicate that he was a tyrant, as his pursuits costed many solders and innocent countrymen their lives?
June 1812, Napoleon alliance with Alexander had plummeted, resulting with an invasion on Russia. Russia retreated further east and burned all resources that France relied on. As France moved into Moscow, resources were unsatisfying for an over-sized army and winter was among them with minus forty temperatures. A disastrous retreat followed from Moscow, as of guerrilla warfare, was a definite crucial point for the French Empire as an army that was once 614,000 strong, returned with only 40,000 men. Thereafter, all of Europe united against him, although he brilliantly fought on against impractical odds until his soldiers struggle forced them to discontinue the struggle but was defeated at The Battle of Waterloo. After being captured, he was exiled to Saint Helena until his death in 1821.
Long before Napoleon met his match, he knew Britain needed to trade with other countries in order to prosper and attempted stopping all its trades with The Continental System. This system prohibited any countries in his empire to make trades with Britain and any other country that allowed British ships to dock would undergo the ruthless consequences at hand. This blockade of Britain...