The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 25: Naked and Underfed

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Apr 27, 2018
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INSIGHT

Directory's Motives

  • The Directory endorsed Napoleon's Italian offensive plan for their own reasons.
  • They wanted to distract the enemy, seize resources, and bolster revolutionary ideals, even if Napoleon ultimately failed.
ANECDOTE

Army's Deplorable State

  • Napoleon found the Army of Italy in dire straits, lacking basic supplies and discipline.
  • This contrasted sharply with his idealized expectations, highlighting the disconnect between Paris and the front lines.
INSIGHT

Demi-Brigades: Structure and Symbolism

  • Demi-brigades, the basic units of the French Revolutionary Army, were essentially oversized regiments.
  • Their standardized, numbered designations reflected the democratic ethos of the Revolution, contrasting with the named regiments of the old Royal Army.
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