O).
             Napoleon saved the national convention from the Parisian mob and one year later at the age of 26, was rewarded with
             the position of commander in chief of the interior French army in Italy. When Napoleon accepted the position as the
             commander of the French Army he received a chilly reception by his generals. They thought Napoleon was no better
             than intriguer who owed everything to Barras's favour. None of these men were to be easily cowed by a "wild haired
             little runt "of only twenty six. Yet, as Augereau one of the generals admitted , something about this Bonaparte
             frightened them. That day Napoleon issued the following order, "Soldiers! You are badly fed, almost naked. The
             government owes you a great deal, but it can do nothing for you. Your patience and courage do you honor, but give
             you neither worldly goods nor glory. I shall lead you into the most fertile plains in the world where you will find big
             cities and wealthy provinces. You will win honor, fame and riches. Soldiers of the Army of Italy! Could courage and
             ...