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Napoleon took over the French military during the Italian Campaign.
Causes: he impressed with his knack for strategy
Effects: this was his start as a military leader -
In a Coup d'etat, Napoleon and two other leaders established themselves as the First Consul of France. Although they originally wanted equal power, Napoleon became the most powerful. Causes: Napoleon's military success allowed him to gain popularity and knowledge on how to gain power.
Effects: set him up to be a powerhouse in France -
Napoleon proclaims himself emperor of France, and his rule begins.
Causes: Him being apart of the first consul
Effects: He is able to begin his military endeavors -
Napoleon marched his troops into Moscow. The Russian army was forced to retreat, but responded by setting all of Moscow on fire, leaving nothing standing.
Causes: Napoleon becoming emperor and wanting conquest
Effects: French troops suffered from starvation on the way back to France -
Napoleon's troops formed in Germany and successfully defeated Coalition forces until they were badly defeated at the Battle of Leipzig.
Causes: success in Russia gave Napoleon confidence
Effects: Napoleon takes time off to regroup but wants to rematch -
Napoleon abdicated as emperor and was exiled to the island of Elba.
Causes: losing popularity among French
Effects: he escaped and began another military run -
Coalition powers drew political map after Napoleon was defeated
Causes: Waterloo
Effects: peace in Europe -
Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo by Coalition forces, namely the Duke of Wellington from Britain.
Causes: Napoleon made poor strategic choices following his defeat in Germany
Effects: Napoleon's military run is effectively over -
Napoleon is destroyed at Waterloo and this ends his military run.
Causes: poor strategy
Effects: peace restored in Europe
