Hero A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially One who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: Introduction Napoleon Bonaparte was a patriotic and passionate man. He was a military genius who indelibly stamped his personality on an era. His theories about waging war, his conduct of campaigns, and battlefield tactics all became benchmarks for military commanders throughout the 19th century and today. "If I shall be defeated here this day it would be by the greatest general in the modern world" Field Marshall Lord Wellington cited in Vandalia 1963:78 "There are...

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In summary then, Napoleon was personally brave and cared deeply for the welfare of the troops under his command. He maintained high moral and behavioural standards personally, and insisted that they be observed at all levels by his army. He was tenacious in pursuing his goals and ambitions, for himself and for France. He achieved remarkable victories, often against overwhelming odds. His name will be remembered throughout history, not in the company of Hitler or Stalin, but alongside glorious names such as Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, and George Washington. Napoleon Bonaparte was a true hero of the French people.