Napoleon Bonaparte first began to make a name for himself in this place called Toulon as the young Major of Artillery. He did this by spotting and ideal place for his guns and to set them up in a way that it would take over the city's harbor. Here, he expertly seized crucial forts and was able to attack the British naval and land forces which led them in to sailing away. The siege of this city happened on the 18th of September to the 18th of December 1793. After this siege was done, the Royal Navy ships (under Admiral Hood) were forced to withdrew and the resistance fell apart. As a result of this, Napoleon was made Commander of Artillery which brought him worldwide attention.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Siege of Toulon
Napoleon Bonaparte first began to make a name for himself in this place called Toulon as the young Major of Artillery. He did this by spotting and ideal place for his guns and to set them up in a way that it would take over the city's harbor. Here, he expertly seized crucial forts and was able to attack the British naval and land forces which led them in to sailing away. The siege of this city happened on the 18th of September to the 18th of December 1793. After this siege was done, the Royal Navy ships (under Admiral Hood) were forced to withdrew and the resistance fell apart. As a result of this, Napoleon was made Commander of Artillery which brought him worldwide attention.
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