In 1796, at the height of the Revolutionary Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte took command of French forces in northern Italy. He was ...

The Battle of Arcole was one of Napoleon’s most daring victories during the Italian Campaign. Facing overwhelming Austrian forces, he led a bold charge across a bridge, rallying his men to snatch ...

He uses images to make sure that his victories in Italy are widely publicized in France. Although the Egyptian campaign was a military disaster, Napoleon was able to exploit the French people's ...