Napoleon Bonaparte was possibly Frances greatest military mind ever. He was promoted through the ranks by hard work, dedication and his ability to think quickly. He eventually worked his way up to become the Emperor of France. Napoleon was born on August 15, in the year of 1769. He was born at Ajaccio, Corsica. This was a small island off the coast of North Africa. Napoleon’s parents Letizia and Carlo Bonaparte reserved Napoleon a spot at …showed first 75 words of 1293 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1293 total…would not ally with him, he would strike them before they could strike him. Napoleon decided to strike in Belgium first. He was defeated in the battle of Waterloo. Back in Paris Napoleon was losing popularity. Eventually Napoleon surrendered on the British battleship Bellerophon.. Napoleon Bonaparte is one of histories greatest political and military leaders. Napoleons only flaw was that he never knew when to stop. He wanted it all, and he almost got it.