Napoleon early years Flashcards
1
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How did the Coup of Vendemiaire help Napoleon
A
Promoted to Commander of the Interior and Commander of the Army of Italy
2
Q
Italian campaign
A
- 1796
- 150,000 prisoners and 540 cannons captured
- 1796: Won battle of Lodi
3
Q
Treaty of Campo Formio
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- October 1797
- Negotiated by Napoleon
- Recognition of French control over Belgium
- Recognition of French Rhine frontier
4
Q
What were the aims of the Egyptian campaign
A
- Attack British commerce in the Mediterranean
- Protect French trade interests
5
Q
Egyptian campaign
A
- May 1798
- Defeated Egyptians in Battle of Pyramids
- Took Jaffa
- British blockade prevented original plans of moving on to India
6
Q
Siege of Jaffa
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- March 1799
- Captured the city
- Had to return to Cairo after 2 months
7
Q
The Second Coalition
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- Against France 1798-99
- Britain, Russia, Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Germany and Italy
8
Q
How did Napoleon improve the organisation of the army
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- Army corps of 30,000 men
- Each composed of infantry, artillery and cavalry
- Focused on speed and manoeuvrability
9
Q
How did Napoleon’s personality benefit his military leadership
A
- Deliberately cultivated his men through speeches and bulletins
- Made sure his troops were well fed and paid
