"Napoleon is like the great pyramid, he stands alone in a desert
and jackals piss at his feet and writers climb up on him." - Gustave Flaubert
Napoleon as the emperor of France dominated Europe’s political and military horizon for more than two decades. He military talents he won most part of Europe and extended the French influence to Asia and Africa. His military and political theories affected the armies and governments all over the world and hence included himself among the most influential military leaders of history.
He was born in 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio, a Corsica’s location in a Corsican family. There had been no army personnel in this family ever. Napoleon led an ordinary childhood, His initial education was focused on the gentlemen subjects. But during his boyhood he decided to join military so he joined military school in Paris. He joined the artillery as second lieutenant after graduating from the military academy. In 1796, after getting some fame he changed “Bounparte” to “Bonaparte”.
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| Napoleon to Battlefield |
In 1781, when the French revolution happened, he politically became a Jacobi and henceforth his military rank and responsibilities began to increase. When in 1793 Corsica announced independence he remained loyal to France. He took part in the battle of Tolone and despite being injured he took charge of the artillery and due his continuous firing and bombardment France won the battle and he got the rank of Brigadier General when he was just 26 years old.
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| Napoleon's Corronation |
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| Napoleon in Berlin |
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| Napoleon enters Heilsberg |
