Why was Napoleon so successful?

Napoleon was successful because of the following reasons:

• His organizational skills that overcame many obstacles with regards to logistics that was the bane for many 18th century European armies

• His strong rapport with his troops that always boosted morale in crucial battles

• His unconventional tactics that always caught his enemies off guard

• His ability to focus on a single objective

For further reading check the following articles:

• The Renaissance
• Age of Enlightenment.
• French Revolution

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