The Campaigns of Napoleon: The Napoleonic Wars [DVD] [1999]

This documentary chronicles the life of military genius and tyrantNapoleon Bonaparte of France. Determined to rule the world, Napoleon fought a series of campaigns against various nations from 1803 to 1815 which are collectively referred to as the Napoleonic Wars. Early victories led this despotic figure on through his triumph at Austerlitz. The tide turned with the battles at Trafalgar and Borodino, the crippling winter campaign in Russia, and ultimate defeat at Waterloo. Employing reconstructions and recreations, period paintings and images, graphics and maps, the film brings the Napoleonic Wars to life. Dr. David Chandler, the world's leading authority on Napoleon, provides insight into the general's character. Niall Barr and John Tincey also offer their expertise.~Rose of Sharon Winter