Examiner's Specific Advice

In this question, a full, balanced assessment of the reasons for Napoleon’s success as a general is essential, and a considered judgement should form the conclusion. The best answers will offer comparative assessments of different explanations and assess their relative importance before reaching a conclusion. Less effective essays are likely to supply more general comments without relevant supporting details. They will probably consider one or two reasons rather than several; they may describe campaigns and battles; and they will fail to use historical knowledge effectively.

Exemplar Question

1. Assess the reasons why Napoleon was militarily successful in the period from 1799 to 1807. [50 marks]

 

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