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Episode 60: Do Much or Be Ruined

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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Corsica Campaign and Nelson's Eye Injury

This chapter discusses the campaign in Corsica, focusing on the British assault on the city of Colvey, Nelson's impatience leading to his eye injury, and the surrender of the city. It also highlights the differences in political and military cultures between the British and Corsicans, and the British fleet's search for a victory to assert their power.

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