The story of Napoleon Bonaparte. A few weeks after French victory at Bassano and Wurmser's entrapment in Mantua, Napoleon must now contend with his latest Austrian opponent, Alvinczi, in his most desperate fight so far - amidst the marshes and bridges of Arcole.

The time period covered in this episode is October & November 1796.

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Welcome to our ambitious Napoleon docuseries, as we take an in-depth look into the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte.

From humble beginnings, Napoleon, 'the Man of Destiny', rose to become the master of Europe. Join us in our 50+ part series as we trace Napoleon's political, military and personal life, from dawning greatness to his dramatic downfall.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Napoleon: Introduction
02:59 - Austria's New Army
05:08 - The Failing French War Effort
11:26 - Napoleon's First Defeat: The Battle of Caldiero

20:35 - The Battle of Arcole
22:52 - Day One
25:35 - Napoleon on the Bridge
32:05 - Day Two
35:53 - Day Three
39:08 - Arcole: Conclusion

43:46 - Josephine's 'Elysian Fields'
50:17 - Young Napoleon's Most Famous Portrait - On the Bridge at Arcole

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Key Sources/References:
- Napoleon - Vincent Cronin
- The Campaigns of Napoleon - David Chandler
- Napoleon the Great - Andrew Roberts
- Napoleon, Soldier of Destiny - Michael Broers
Plus many primary sources from contemporary memoirs

Clips:
Napoleon (1927)

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