The French Revolution and Napoleon. Evolution of Modern Warfare. Lesson 3

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This Program from the Combat Studies Institute is designed for military instructors and presents ideas on how to present the Evolution of Modern Warfare course. The French Revolution created nationalist fervor that made possible huge armies and the devotion of the nation's economy to their support. Napoleon created a new type of war that would play to the advantages of these large, easily replaceable armies. While nineteenth century militaries sought to achieve objectives without battles, Napoleon sought decisive battlefield victories. Instructors consider the personal mental and charismatic qualities that made Napoleon successful, and the qualities that led to his downfall. They show how other European countries' nationalism grew and military strategies improved in response to Napoleon.