Other mistake: After the failed invasion of Russia, the narration says out of the "600,000" that went into Russian, only 40,000 returned. That means 560,000 died. However at the end of the movie, Napoleon's losses are listed, the last one being "Invasion of Russia" where the dead are listed as "460,000" which is 100,000 off. (01:51:18 - 02:28:16)
Napoleon (2023)
1 other mistake
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Ludivine Sagnier, Vanessa Kirby
Factual error: Napoleon is riding a horse ahead of his soldiers to lead them into conflict with the enemy at Toulon (in 1795), Waterloo (in 1815), and elsewhere. While Napoleon could ride a horse (it was the only realistic mode of travel at the time), he was not a particularly skilled or accomplished horseman. He did little horse riding when at the military academy and when required to participate in combat at any level, he did so on foot.
Napoleon Bonaparte: You think you are so great because you have boats.
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