This was the start of Napoleon's career and what got him to rise to the top. Napoleon began on the Italian Campaign and "showed off" his skills as a general. He had constant victories over the Austrian and Piedmontese armies. People saw him as a brave man (storming a bridge alongside his own troops). Not only that, but Napoleon was concerned for him men, and therefore earned him the loyalty and love of his troops (Rasmussen). A treaty was signed between France and the Austrians. Now there was one last enemy and that was the British which took place almost entirely in the seas. Napoleon knew a direct attack would be nearly impossible, so he proceeded down to Egypt and used it as a "stepping stone" toward conquering Britain. A French fleet brought Napoleon's troops down to Egypt where he won the battle, however, the British fleet defeated the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile in Abu Qir Bay. Napoleon and his troops were trapped in Egypt for a short while
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