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Robert I. Eachus wrote:
> France of course, but not in French.  Do you know of any other country
> where the man touted as the most brilliant General (Napolean) is more
> famous for his losses than his victories.  (Waterloo and the retreat
> from Moscow.)

I think you confuse matters here. He became famous for his victories. He may
be best known in English speaking countries for Waterloo and the retreat
from Moscow.

Think of it, the French squeezed out the English from France, but the famous
battles in English speaking countries are the ones the English won. Once the
French armoured their infantry the game was over for the English.

greetings,