The Termidorians Are Interested in Staying in Power

Napoleon bonaparte, now allof 26 years old, had masterminded the successful final attack that ended the siege of toulon in december 17 93. He was named general of artillery for the army of italy, which was operating along the alpine frontier. But this being a war not suited for an ambitious glory seeker like napoleon, and a demotion from artillery to infantry, bonaparte pleaded ill health and said, cough, i just can't make it. His continued unwillingness to take up his post in the west led to his name actually being stricken from the list of active duty generals in september 17 95.