Except, in Real Life, Napoleon did reach Moscow only to see it burned by the retreating forces following their ' scorched earth' policy, and he was forced to return with nothing. During Napoleon's campaigns, the goal is to take Moscow, thereby defeating Russia and winning. Petersburg in Real Life but can only be built in Moscow in the game. This also includes the Russian unique buildings the Winter Palace and the Kunstkamera museum, which are located in St. Anachronism Stew: As in Empire, Napoleon features Moscow as the capital of the Russian Empire, when it is supposed to be St.Also Napoleon left Egypt for France in August of 1799, but he stays in Egypt the entire campaign in the game. In real life, the Egyptian campaign started in July of 1798, and ended in 1801. Artistic License History: While the game is mostly accurate to the time period, the Egyptian campaign starts in June of 1798, and ends in 1800.Victory after successfully landing on the shores of Britain, while some of his troops are marching on to invade London. It then shows his men burning the captured H.M.S. Napoleon boasts of his victories in Egypt and Russia, campaigns he ultimately lost after initial successes in real life. Used as a Genius Bonus in the trailer/opening movie.There's even a special ending cinematic should you win at Waterloo. Alternate History: Depending on how one plays the campaign, it's very much possible to turn history on its head, whether it's defeating Nelson in Trafalgar or conquering all of Europe.

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