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Napoleon was very victorious in many battles and who people think won those depends on your standpoint or point of view. I can list seven batlles he absolutely did not win:
1. 1796 combat at Caldiero is significant as being Bonaparte's first
undisputable defeat in open field, and although most of the
Napoleonic authors passed quickly over this episode to describe
and analyze the following battle of Arcole in much more
detail, the fact remains that by the standards of the Italian
Campaign Caldiero is a significant engagement. Napoleon was much
depressed by his defeat, and on next day he wrote a letter to the
Directory that he would oppose the Austrians once again but
that he had no hope of stopping their drive to Mantua and would
probably retreat to the line of the river Ada.
Austrian commander: Alvinczi
Armies: 12,500 French vs 12,000 Austrians
2. 1809 Aspern-Essling
Although he would later claim a victory, the Emperor had
sufferred his first major defeat. He lost out to the determined
Austrians under Archduke Charles.
After Essling, Napoleon's position was one of extreme anxiety.
The news of the reverse spread like wildfire throughout Europe
offering every encouragement to his enemies.
Allied commanders: Archduke Charles
Armies: 65,000 French vs 90,000 Austrians
3. 1812 Beresina Crossings
Napoleon lost 25,000 killed, wounded, and prisoners. The
Russians lost 20,000. Additionally at least 10,000 Frenchmen
were masacred by Cossacks,while another 20,000 died in the
freezing river or were crushed to death in the panic to cross -
the bridges. Only few thousands managed to escape . In this
situation the Russians became the undisputed masters of the
battlefield . ( Some pro - French authors consider Beresina as
French victory.)
4. 1813 Leipzig
Napoleon withstood Allies assaults and then counterattacked.
Meanwhile another army (under Bennigsen) attacked his flank.
It forced Napoleon to abandon his strongpoints and withdraw
his army closer to Leipzig. Then he was surrounded & crushed.
In terms of casualties and political & strategical results it was
probably Napoleon's greatest defeat. Allied commanders were:
Allies' commanders: Schwarzenberg (Austrians), Tolly (Russians)
Bernadotte (Swedes) and Blucher/Gneisenau (Prussians).
Armies: 200,000 French, Poles, and Germans vs 300,000 Allies
5. 1814 La Rothiere
While he exchanged blows with the Russians to his front , the
Austrians, Bavarians and Wirtembergians attacked his flanks.
Napoleon retreated, it was his first defeat on French soil.
The allied commanders (with the exception of Gneisenau) were
entirely carried away by their enthusiasm and, instead of
organising a vigorous pursuit, wasted the day following
the battle in feasting and mutual congratulations.
Allies commanders: Blucher/Gneisenau
Armies: 45,000 French vs 52,000 Russians, Austrians, Germans
6. 1814 Laon
Allies' stand had prevented Napoleon from driving them north.
The Allies were still in a position to advance on Paris, which
they did at the end of March.
Armies: 35,000 French vs 60,000 Russians and Prussians
Allies commanders: Blucher/Gneisenau
7. 1815 Waterloo
While Napoleon attacked the British-Netherland army (under
Wellington), part of the Prussian army (under Blucher) attacked
his flank. Napoleon was crushed. In strategy as in tactics the
flank attack is one of the most powerful.
Blucher Wellington Armies: 75,000 French vs 122,250 Allies
Allies commanders: Wellington (British, German, Netherland)
and Blucher's/Gneisenau's (Prussians)
57How many battles did Napoleon Bonaparte win in these countries or cities?
- Northern Italy
- Paris
- Belgium
- Portugal
- Spain
- Vienna
- Munich
- New Orleans
- Leipzig
- Jena
Napoleon won numerous battles and he was very victorious in being a conqueror.
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This doesn't include battles in which an agreement of somesort was made or when both parties were tired and retreated.
His first battle is the ' Siege of Toulon'. Toulon was taken by the Bourbons and occupied by British and Spanish military forces. After a successful attack the harbor was controlled by the French once again. This resulted in Napoleon's promotion (1793)
He won the battle of Montenotte against the Italian and Austrian Army
(1796)
He won the battle of Mondovi
(1796)
He won the battle of Lodi( followed by the seizure of Milan)
(1796)
He won the battle of Castiglione against the Austrian army
(1796)
He won the battle of Basano against the Austrian army
(1796)
He won the battle of Arcola against the Austrian army
(1796)
He won the battle of Rivoli against the Austrian army
(1797)
He won the battle of Malta against the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem.
(1798)
He won the battle of the Jaffa against the Turkish army
(1799)
He won the battle of Aboukir againt the Turkish Army
(1799)
He won the battle of Marengo against the Austrian army
(1800)
He won the battle of Ulm against the Austrian army
(1805)
He won the battle of Austerlitz against the Russian and Austrian army.
This battle is often considered as Napoleon's finest victory.
(1805)
He won the battle of Jena against the Prussian army, cost him 5000 men but the Prussians lost 25.000
(1806)
He won the battle of Auerstadt against the Prussian army.
(1806)
He won the battle of Eylau against the Russian army(reinforced by Prussians).
He lost 22.000 men and Russia lost 23.000.
(1807)
He won the battle of Friedland against the Russian Army. Russia had over three times as many men than the French, they still lost.
(1807)
He won the battle of Eckmuhl against the Austrians.
(1809)
He won the battle of Bautzen against the Prusso-Russian army. It wasn't much of a victory though because Marshall Ney messed up Napoleons plan.
(1813)
He won the battle of Dresedn against the Prusso-Russian army.
(1813)
He won the battle of Hanau.
(1813)
He wont he battle of Ligny against the Anglo-Dutch and Prussian army. This was his last victory
(1815)
Napoleon Bonaparte fought 60 battles and lost only seven of those battles.
Out of about 45 battles, some were clear victories, some pyrrhic victories, some drawn; only three were clear defeats; those of the Beresina, Leipzig and Waterloo.
Napolean was recognized as one of the greatest generals of all time. howver, he also lost several war-changing battles. Napolean won 47 battles and lost 9.
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Who said soldiers win the battles and generals get the credit?
Napoleon Bonaparte (or Napoleon I of France)
When did Napoleon defeat Russia?
At the Battles of Austerlitz and Borodino.
How did Napoleon influence the modern world?
The napoleonic code The invasion of Spain The Louisiana purchase
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte defeated?
Napoleon lost in Spain and took a huge defeat in Russia. These two losses were two huge factors in Napoleon's downfall. His final loss was at the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium.
Did Napoleon conquer Russia on two occasions?
He won individual battles but he never conquered Russia.
How many battles did Napoleon Bonaparte loss?
7 battles were lost
When did Battles of Napoleon happen?
Battles of Napoleon happened in 1988.
When was Battles of Napoleon created?
Battles of Napoleon was created in 1988.
How did Napoleon affect world history?
he won many battles and beat the enemies.
Why were Napoleon's military battles politically significant?
he was a great leader who had many significant triumphs in his wars
Which of Napoleon's famous battles is not mentioned in the arc de triomphe?
All of Napoleon's famous battles are engraved on the Arc, excepted defeats like Waterloo.
Who said soldiers win the battles and generals get the credit?
Napoleon Bonaparte (or Napoleon I of France)
What was one of Napoleon's famous battles?
The battle of Jena.
When did Napoleon defeat Russia?
At the Battles of Austerlitz and Borodino.
How many battles did napoleon lead to victory?
Depends what you call victory. He claimed 40, of which 4 may be called decisive.
Was napoleon better then nelson?
In terms of battles, the correct answer would be Napeoleon.
What battles did Napoleon fight in?
world war II and the battle of afganhistan
