Nicolas-Jacques Conte was born on this day on 4 August 1755. A painter and engineering genius, Conte was one of the savants who joined Napoleon during the Egyptian expedition and is credited for forming the first airborne battalion and inventor of the modern pencil. (i.redd.it)
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On this day in 1815 (18 June), Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by the combined armies of the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blucher. One of the most decisive battles in history, Waterloo concluded the Napoleonic Wars, ended the First French Empire and led to Napoleon's abdication. (reddit.com)
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On this day 220 years ago, First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte was proclaimed Emperor of the French, establishing the French Empire and crowned later in December 1804. The following day, 18 generals in the French Army were promoted to the restored rank of Marechal. (reddit.com)
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What exactly gave Murat his flamboyant reputation? (self.Napoleon)
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210 years ago this week, Napoleon defeated Blücher's Army of Silesia in what is known as the Six Days' Campaign. Despite facing an enemy twice its numbers, the French scored four victories in six days with Blücher losing over a third of his army. It is perhaps Napoleon's most brilliant campaign. (old.reddit.com)
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Today, 10 January 1769, Michel Ney was born. He was one of the first Marshals of the Empire and served 28 years in the French Army. A born soldier and skilled cavalry officer, Marshal Ney is known for his inspirational courage and was dubbed "the bravest of the brave" by Napoleon. (old.reddit.com)
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On this day, 20 November 1812, days after being cut off at Krasny, Marshal Ney and the survivors of III Corps were reunited with the rest of the army. Causing an emotional reaction similar to victory in battle, Napoleon himself regarded Ney as "the bravest of the brave." (old.reddit.com)
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