Napoleon, Military versus Movies, w/ Dr. Jonathan Abel, Part 2 (E19)
The Operational Arch
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Napoleon's Military Strategies and Legacy in Warfare
The chapter delves into Napoleon's successful military campaigns from 1802-1806, his downfall due to factors like hubris and strategic errors, and the portrayal of Napoleon in a new movie. It explores the challenges of depicting historical figures accurately in fictional works and recommends various resources for learning about Napoleon, including books and podcasts. The conversation also touches on the operational level of war, comparing Napoleonic strategies to modern warfare and discussing the complexities of defining the operational level in contemporary military conflicts.
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