Napoleon Bonaparte's Military Legacy

The Battle of Trafalgar

British navy's victory over the French navy, securing mastery of the seas.

Battle of Austerlitz

Napoleon's victory over the Fourth Coalition, solidifying his control over Central Europe

Continental System

Napoleon's trade embargo against Britain to weaken their economy and influence

Battle of Leipzig

Decisive battle where a coalition defeated Napoleon, leading to his exile to Elba

Congress of Vienna

Meeting of European nations declaring Napoleon an outlaw and planning his removal

Northern Italy Campaign

Napoleon's control of French armies in Northern Italy, defeating the Austrians.

Austrian Campaign

Napoleon's invasion of Austria, leading to the Treaty of Campo Formio.

Louisiana Purchase

Napoleon's sale of Louisiana to fund wars, doubling the size of the USA.

Treaty of Tilsit

Forced agreement between Napoleon, Russia, and Prussia, granting Napoleon more control over Central Europe

Duke of Wellington

British commander who defeated the French in Portugal during the Peninsular War

Joseph Bonaparte

Napoleon's brother, placed on the Spanish throne during the Peninsular War

Marie-Louise

Napoleon's second wife, daughter of the Austrian emperor, bore him a son in 1811

Hundred Days

Napoleon's return to power in 1815, ending in his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo

Napoleon Bonaparte

Notorious emperor who conquered continental Europe and reshaped alliances.

Napoleone Buonaparte

Napoleon's birth name on the island of Corsica.

Siege of Toulon

Napoleon's first victory where he captured fortifications above the harbor.

Napoleon's Tactics

Aggressive military strategies inspired by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

Egyptian Campaign

Napoleon's conquest of Egypt, despite suffering a defeat at the Battle of the Nile.

The Coup of 18 Brumaire

Napoleon's overthrow of the French Directory, establishing the French Consulate.

War of the Second Coalition

Conflict sparked by fear of Napoleon's power, leading to French victories.

War of the Third Coalition

Strong coalition opposing Napoleon, leading to the dismantling of the Holy Roman Empire.

Peninsular War

Conflict in Spain and Portugal against French occupation during Napoleon's reign

War of the Fifth Coalition

Conflict where Napoleon defeated the Austrians and annexed their territory

Invasion of Russia

Napoleon's failed campaign in 1812 against Russia, leading to his downfall

Battle of Waterloo

Final battle where Napoleon was defeated, leading to his exile to Saint Helena

Saint Helena

Island where Napoleon was exiled and later died in 1821