Marshal Massena, the Dear Child of Victory

Описание: Marshal Massena was also known as the Prince of Essling and the Duke of Rivoli. He was generally considered to be one of Napoleon's most naturally gifted commanders. How did a poor cabin boy rise to these lofty heights? Massena's career is a long and checkered one. Find out more about Marshal Massena in this episode.

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Chapters

0:31 - Birth of Massena and upbringing
1:18 - Enlisted as a private in French army
3:17 - Promoted all the way to general
5:15 - Meeting Napoleon in Italy
7:20 - Massena's priorities in life
8:50 - Winning the pivotal Battle of Zurich
11:20 - Holding the city of Genoa
16:11 - Becomes Marshal of France
18:54 - Victory at the Battle of Wagram
20:40 - Dispatched to Spain
25:42 - Loss at Battle of Fuentes de Onoro
27:27 - Reconciliation with Napoleon
28:27 - Review of Massena's career