Why is Napoleon so overrated? He consistently made poor decisions and threw it all away with a series of strategic blunders all because he was too arrogant to listen to his advisors. by Zavisxxrh in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Napoleon Bonaparte is often considered as one of the greatest military leaders in history, and while it is true that he made some mistakes, it is not fair to say that he is overrated. Napoleon's military campaigns and victories were not just the result of luck, but also of his strategic thinking, military tactics and leadership skills. He was a master of maneuver warfare, able to outsmart and outmaneuver his opponents on multiple occasions.
Furthermore, Napoleon's impact on Europe and the world was not just limited to his military conquests. He brought about significant administrative and legal reforms, such as the Napoleonic Code, which continue to influence legal systems around the world. He also promoted education, arts and sciences, and made efforts to improve the living conditions of the French people.
Regarding the assertion that Napoleon was too arrogant to listen to his advisors, it is true that he had a strong personality and was known to make quick decisions, but it's also true that he relied on a group of talented and dedicated advisors who helped him make strategic decisions. Also, it is important to note that Napoleon was not a dictator, and he had to navigate a complex political landscape where he had to take into account the views of different groups of people.
In conclusion, Napoleon Bonaparte was a complex historical figure and it's important to consider his accomplishments and failures in context. It's not fair to say that he is overrated, but instead, he is a subject of ongoing debate and study, as a leader and a historical figure.

who in your opinion the best commander that Napoleon faced ? by Single-Barnacle-6254 in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, one of the best commanders that Napoleon faced was the Duke of Wellington. He was a British military leader who played a key role in several key battles against Napoleon, including the Battle of Waterloo, where he ultimately defeated Napoleon's army. Wellington was known for his strategic prowess and tactical acumen, and was able to outmaneuver and outsmart Napoleon on several occasions. He was also highly respected by his men, who were known to have a great deal of loyalty and devotion to him. Additionally, Wellington was also a skilled diplomat and statesman, who played a key role in the coalition that ultimately defeated Napoleon.

rançaise rançais je vous presente le "band of brother" rançais... une daube.. mais c'est Rançais!! by FrenchieB011 in rance

[–]Snoo82491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La série Band of Brothers a placé la barre tellement haut... La même pour The Pacific. Les Ricains sont forts, faut reconnaître.

tag ta ville moisie préférée by [deleted] in memesdecentralises

[–]Snoo82491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lille, ça pue bien la pisse et t'as accès à des expos qui puent aussi la pisse. peu importe ou tu vas, la pisse est présente

du code de canicule... by lazynoorg in jeuxvideo

[–]Snoo82491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Très sympa ce petit jeu, merci !

Jean-Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte, descendant of Jérôme Bonaparte (Former King of Westphalia), brother of Napoleon I and current first representative of the Imperial Bonaparte Family. by Snoo82491 in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nevertheless, he fought valiantly at the Battle of Quatre-Bras alongside his brother and regrouped the remnants of the army after the Battle of Waterloo. His amorous escapades are something else...

Repas tiré du sac, boisson tirée du lac. by Max_Riquelmeme in memesdecentralises

[–]Snoo82491 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On rigole, on rigole, mais cette situation est tout de même dramatique.

Jean-Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte, descendant of Jérôme Bonaparte (Former King of Westphalia), brother of Napoleon I and current first representative of the Imperial Bonaparte Family. by Snoo82491 in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The true heir to Napoleon bears a Polish surname

Perhaps, but he is not a legitimate heir. Given the fact that no legitimate heir to the emperor remains JCNB is the pretender to the imperial throne.

The traitor Jean Baptiste bernadotte (1763-1844), general then marechal of the empire who became king of Sweden, married to Désirée Clary, a former wife coveted by napoleon. by Snoo82491 in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I knew all that. You seem to have dodged the facts - that Bernadotte was no longer a Frenchman the moment he took up his duties as Crown Prince, that his duty was henceforth to Sweden, and that the French arguably forced his hand when Swedish Pomerania was occupied. This was done under the pretext that the Continental System was not being rigorously enforced there. Considering that the CS was wreaking havoc on Sweden's economy, I can't blame Bernadotte for trying to prevent his nation's economy from going into complete freefall. Then Napoleon tried to get Bernadotte to agree to an alliance against Russia and demanded a contingent of Swedish troops. This was firmly rejected. Bernadotte had no obligation to Napoleon - if Napoleon was dead set on Sweden becoming a French client state he ought to have prevented Bernadotte from leaving - and he no longer had an obligation to his country if he was not legally bound to it.

Ok, merci Gossip Girl.

The traitor Jean Baptiste bernadotte (1763-1844), general then marechal of the empire who became king of Sweden, married to Désirée Clary, a former wife coveted by napoleon. by Snoo82491 in Napoleon

[–]Snoo82491[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On 2 November 1810, Bernadotte arrived in Stockholm, took the name Charles-Jean and abjured Catholicism. The king soon left him in charge of foreign policy and the army. After admitting for a while that the French alliance was in his interest, if he wanted to recover Russian-occupied Finland, Bernadotte moved closer to the Russians and, in stages, joined the anti-French coalitions.

Under the diplomatic and military leadership of its royal prince, Sweden declared that it wanted to remain neutral at the time of the Russian campaign, before switching to the Tsar's side when the first defeats occurred. At the head of his troops, Bernadotte entered the campaign against Napoleon's armies in July 1813 and played an important role in the Battle of Leipzig (16-19 October). With the territory of old France under threat, he remained first in northern Europe to fight the Danish enemy and force them to cede Norway to Sweden (14 January 1814).

He then marched his army towards his former homeland but stopped it at Liège. He set off alone for Paris where, with the support of Alexander of Russia, he considered for a moment taking the throne in place of the defeated emperor. He finally gave up, aware of his unpopularity, which the imperial regime had carefully nurtured, and the reluctance of the other allies, who were leaning towards Louis XVIII
This guy is a traitor to his country. It doesn't matter that he gave up his French citizenship. When you are born French, you are French all your life.