The Operational Arch Napoleon, Man & Myth, w/ Dr. Jonathan Abel, Part 1 (E18)
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Nov 1, 2023 Dr. Jonathan Abel, military historian, discusses Napoleon's rise and military changes, his enduring legacy in film, complex persona, and influence on history and military strategy. Topics include Napoleon's operational art evolution, family dynamics, and Corsican roots.
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Napoleon As French Revolution Symbol
- Napoleon embodies the French Revolution, symbolizing both its positive and negative aspects.
- His appeal is not only his military genius but also his role as a romantic hero in historical drama.
Corps System and Operational Warfare
- Napoleon's creation of the corps system was key to modern operational warfare.
- This unit structure allowed autonomous combined arms operations supporting strategic goals.
Napoleon's Multi-Level Strategy
- Napoleon employed a single-point offensive strategy at the operational level but multi-line efforts strategically.
- This approach forced enemies into mistakes by controlling the operational offensive.