Scientists: Napoleon’s Troops Were Starving, Broken and Diseased

For all the extravagant jewelry and fine dining the ruthless Napoleon loved to shower himself in, his troops basically died as disposable slaves. Binder says. “We have these paintings in the museums of soldiers in shiny armors, of Napoleon on his horse, fit young men marching into battle.” “But in the end, when we look … Continue reading Scientists: Napoleon’s Troops Were Starving, Broken and Diseased →