The Simple Reason Why Nobody Could Defeat Napoleon

This man did a better job in 36 minutes than the entire movie

He reorganized the entire French army completely. They became so fast that it devastated every opponent. Each division would have its own artillery, cavalry, engineers etc.. Look at his Marshalls and you'll see he promoted the best not the richest.

I like Nelson bouncing around the Mediterranean like a Windows screensaver. 🤣

I consider myself very well-informed about European History -but this contribution is hands down the best summary of the accomplishments and role Napelon played during his time. The researched facts are presented in a highly professional way - both voice and visuals are of the highest professional level which captured my attention from the first minute till the very last after over half an hour.

I always knew that Napoleon was a military genius, but I was not aware of just how much of a military genius he was. Turning unwinnable situations into victories or harsh struggles is monumentally impressive. This video was quite the fascinating watch.

Interesting fact- I live in Florida, and I metal detect the beaches for jewelry. One day I found an old brass button with some kind of insignia on it. After a quick Google search, I saw that it was from napoleons 7th infantry. It was found around Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach. That is a very old inlet. Pretty cool to directly touch history like that. I still have it. That was over 15 years ago.

That was a great summary of Napoleon. I'm from the USA. So the only part I didn't get was the analogy to British supermarkets. I might use cars to illustrate, they're more universal. "This one's a Mercedes, that one's a Toyota". But the good part is - your videos are reaching across the Pond 😂👍

Absolutely true. The Philippine Civil Code was derived or based from the French Civil Code. Between 50-60 percent of the Civil Law Provisions are Napoleonic. Provisions on Persons and Family Relations; concepts of Property, and Modes of acquiring them, Ownership; Succession; Obligation and Contracts, etc are held intact though numerous were amended like Family Relations and Negotiable Instruments. Being the former Spanish colony in the far east, the Philippines was recipient of the Civil Law System that French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had crafted. He was not only a world military genius in war, he was a law-giver as well.

He commissioned pasteurization so his troops could carry 3 days worth of food. He went to the same war colleges as all of the other European commanders and knew exactly what they would do. Not having to rely on wagon trains, his men could outflank the armies that did. He intentionally ceded the high ground, having preemptively dialed in his artillery on it knowing that enemy generals would rigidly hold to that doctrine and let their men die in neat, disciplined ranks under the ensuing bombardment.

I always love how they couldn't kill Napoleon, they could only "banish" him to islands. They made him out to be Godzilla.

So... What was the one simple reason?

Napoleon had 50.000- 60.000 soldiers left when the allies invaded France with 300.000 soldiers and 3 armies after the battle of Leipzig. Their tactics were "Don´t fight Napoleon directly, withdraw and focus on beating the corps of his Marshals instead" They suffered a humiliating defeat when they ignored this during the Six-days-campaing. Napoleon almost destroyed the armies of Bohemia and Prussia during that campaign ... with only 60.000 soldiers ...

The most astonishing fact is that he was only 51 when he died. I'm 52 and I would have to be born a million times more to achieve 1% of what he did. Incredible man.

Apparently he was a very good writer. A writer from the period even said, “it’s a shame that a mind as great as napoleons was dedicated to trivial things, like empires, conquests, and power.”

I’ve read three books on Napoleon and this short Video made more sense and understanding than all my wrestling with French history! Wow, thank you!!!!

In 36 minutes Ive learned more about Napoleon and never been more entertained in his story than any other video on YouTube,well done sir.🙏

Can we have more long form history content? I know a lot of the channel is history but this was fascinating to listen to as someone whose view of history class was boring despite how much I wanted it not to be. Great video as always!

this really makes me think how much we underestimate the strength or radios and how communication is an integral part of warfare

This was the best historic explanation I have ever seen

Probably the most comprehensive video about Napoleon's conquests I have seen so far. A very well done piece.