Although victory was achieved here Blucher was allowed to escape, something which very soon proved to be a fatal mistake. The Battle of Ligny (16 June, 1815) effectively determined the outcome of Napoleon's 100 day return to power. The Sixth Coalition were taken by surprise, resulting in the infliction of a heavy defeat upon them. The Battle of Dresden (26-27 August, 1813) during which Napoleon reversed the predicted outcome by arriving with reinforcements to bolster the city's defences. Borodino would be the bloodiest battle of the Russian campaign for both sides, paving the way for Napoleon's subsequent march on Moscow. The Battle of Borodino (7 September, 1812) saw Napoleon force a close defeat upon the determined Russian defenders. The Battle of Austerlitz (2 December, 1805) in which Napoleon masterminded his greatest ever victory by defeating the combined armies of Austria and Russia on the vast Pratzen Heights. The Battle of the Pyramids (21 July, 1798) where Napoleon deployed his lethal divisional squares in the shadow of the Great Pyramids at Giza, defeating the fearless Mameluke cavalry force. By seizing the bridge the French prevented the escape of the Austrians, and therefore their planned relief of the siege at Mantua. The Battle of Arcole (15-17 November, 1796) during which Napoleon successfully outflanked the Austrian army and carried the Tricolour across the Alpone river in person. The nickname 'the little corporal' remained with him throughout his early campaigns against Austria.

The Battle of Lodi (10 May, 1796) although not a decisive meeting, this was where Napoleon first made a name for himself and got a glimpse of his destiny.

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