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Napoleon roberts5/25/2023 ![]() In the late 18 th century, the practice of limited warfare was coming to an end. ![]() Napoleon lived during a transitional period in European history. ![]() This article explores Napoleon’s military talents, examines his pioneering use of operational art and design, and then argues that the United States must become the 21 st-century master of art and design. leaders need to reexamine Napoleon’s methods to see what they can learn from this renowned military leader to help surmount today’s challenges. Great Power competition is on the horizon, national defense costs continue rising rapidly, and national security remains a pressing concern. The United States would greatly benefit by uncovering such secrets. Countless books and articles have been written in an attempt to unlock his astonishing abilities. Military thinkers persist in the search for the secrets of his success. Since Napoleon Bonaparte’s death, in 1821, he has continued to command the fervent interest of many admirers. Napoleon Bonaparte, French painting probably based on 1798 engraving by Elisabeth Herhan and Franz Gabriel Fiesinger, after drawing by Jean Urbain Guérin, oil on wood (Metropolitan Museum of Art) ![]()
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