Napoleon Bonaparte: A Decade of Dominance and Diplomacy man:

Napoleon Bonaparte reigned over Europe with a blend of fear and military brilliance for over a decade. His strategies, influenced by Britain's naval supremacy, sought to counter their dominance even as the Napoleonic Wars primarily played out on land. The pivotal Battle of Trafalgar stands as a historical testament to this clash, marking the last significant naval engagement under sail.

France's land victories at Marengo and Hohenlinden in 1800 forced Austria out of the Second Coalition, leaving Britain to stand alone against Napoleon. While the French army excelled on land, Britain's naval superiority became its key tool for sustaining the conflict.