What did French marshals say when napoleon died?
For the Army
Napoleon befriend the Regiment who watch over Longwood House. Napoleon have some small talks with them using Las Cases (the guy who wrote the Memorial) as a translator, I know he gets pretty well with the scottish troops to whom he flattered the ego, spoke of the Auld Alliance, Celtic History and their reputation of great warrior.... See more
Napoleon befriend the Regiment who watch over Longwood House. Napoleon have some small talks with them using Las Cases (the guy who wrote the Memorial) as a translator, I know he gets pretty well with the scottish troops to whom he flattered the ego, spoke of the Auld Alliance, Celtic History and their reputation of great warrior.... See more
Saint Helena
The careers and lives of Napoleon’s marshals *after* 1815 would be an excellent book.
Duncan Weldonx.com
Napoleon Bonaparte wrote down 6 men who needed to be studied in order to be a Great General:
1. Alexander the Great
2. Hannibal
3. Gustavus Adolfus
4. Julius Caesar
5. Prince Eugene
6. ?
The last man... See more