This campaign crushed the Prussian army, which was led by an ageing officer corps resistant to change.
Part of the Danube campaign, this secured French dominance over Central Europe. 3. The Turning Points Wars of Napoleon
The conflict began in May 1803, just 14 months after the Peace of Amiens , when the Royal Navy fired on French vessels. Central to Napoleon's success was the , which utilised a corps d'armée system for greater speed and mobility. Napoleon often personally led his troops, frequently having horses shot from under him during battle. 2. Major Campaigns and Victories This campaign crushed the Prussian army, which was