Campaigns of Napoleon Volume 1 ( Napoleon: the Man, the Myth, the Legend )

Campaigns of Napoleon Volume 1 (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Napoleon: the Man, the Myth, the Legend
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
165 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
3-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Chris Gormlie

Written By:
Simon Eales
Malcolm Seymour

Actors:
Professor Jeremy Black ..... Himself
Professor Tim Blanning ..... Himself
Linda Butler ..... (voice)
James Fowler
Keith Fredericks ..... (voice)
Stephen Jones
Jason Lerynne
J. David Markham ..... Himself
Alan Rooney ..... Himself
Digby Smith ..... Himself
David Weatherall
Robert Whelan ..... Narrator (2001)
Josh White ..... Napoleonic Boy
Barrie White-Miller

Synopsis:

'This spectacular series tell 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.

The Early Years:
Napoleon first came to prominence when he dislodged the British from Toulon and the ruthless crushing of a Royalist uprising in Paris. This episode also looks at his childhood and activities in Corsica, his school years, early military studies and the men who supported Napoleon's rise through the ranks.

The Early Campaigns:
Napoleon built his reputation on the brilliant successes he achieved in northern Italy and then set his sights on Egypt. This episode details the 1796 campaign and Napoleon's growing confidence and popularity. His next task was to invade England.

The Imperial Zenith:
Having defeated the Austrians, the Prussians and the Russians, Napoleon was master of Continental Europe. This episode looks at Napoleon ruling France and the reforms he brought to that nation's social structure. Then it focuses on the Austerlitz Campaign and the wars in Poland.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 31 March, 2009.