The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode 26: The Promised Land
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May 17, 2018 Leaders of the Army of Italy, the adventures of fencing master Ojiro, Napoleon's strategy and his mentoring relationship with General Lan, the defeat of the Austrians and skirmishes with the Piedmontese, the battle of Dego and its aftermath, soldiers praised for their courage and continued offensive.
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Berthier: Napoleon's Second Brain
- Louis Alexandre Berthier served as Napoleon's indispensable chief of staff and logistical mind.
- Berthier translated Napoleon's ideas into orders and stayed the Emperor's closest campaign collaborator.
Ogiro: The Proud Bandit
- General Pierre Ogiro rose from Parisian slums to become a feared, boisterous divisional commander.
- His rough manners, bravery, and loyalty made him beloved by his soldiers despite noble scorn.
Central Position Wins With Speed
- Napoleon used the strategy of the central position to split two allied armies and exploit their separation.
- Speed and aggressive maneuvering let a smaller force defeat larger, divided opponents.