Napoleon: The Myth, The Battles, The Legend

Season 1

Napoleon Bonaparte played a central role in 18th and 19th Century world affairs. This is the compelling portrait of the man who almost rose to become Emperor of Europe, and whose influence can still be felt in the modern age.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • The Napoleonic Wars
    E1
    The Napoleonic WarsEmperor Napoleon Bonaparte was an undisputed military genius, ruthless and arrogant and adored by his troops. Join Napoleon on his campaigns and follow him through the greatest battles of his career. This spectacular series tells the stories of the world's greatest military history, and features dramatized reconstructions and re-enactments, stunning excerpts from feature films and "eye-witness" accounts of the battles.
  • 1805 The Battle of Trafalgar
    E2
    1805 The Battle of TrafalgarThis film chronicles the decisive sea battle that ended Napoleon Bonaparte's quest to conquer England. Features an authentic reenactment and dramatized eye-witness accounts. 3-D graphics and imaging help to put the battle in context.
  • 1805 The Battle of Austerlitz
    E3
    1805 The Battle of AusterlitzThe Battle of Austerlitz is a memorable account of a bloody battle which had a profound effect on the course of European history.
  • 1812 Napoleon's Road to Moscow
    E4
    1812 Napoleon's Road to MoscowA disaster in the snow - the story of Napoleon's Russian campaign. It was to be Napoleon's Bonaparte's greatest adventure - an invasion of Russia with an army of more than 650,000 men, the largest the world had ever seen.
  • 1812 The Battle of Borodino
    E5
    1812 The Battle of BorodinoThe Battle of Borodino took place during Emperor Napoleon's disastrous Russian invasion of 1812 and was one of the most crucial battles of the entire Napoleonic era. Featuring superb feature-film battle reconstructions, this is the story of the battle that forced Napoleon to turn for home and begin the infamous retreat from Moscow. The program also features period imagery and expert analysis by leading authorities.
  • 1815 The Battle of Waterloo
    E6
    1815 The Battle of WaterlooThis tells the story of the final thunderous battle of the Napoleonic era. It was a battle which would change the face of Europe forever.

 

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