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From Davout to Ney: Ranking Napoleon’s 15 Greatest Generals

Darren April 1, 2026 6 min

14. Emmanuel de Grouchy

14. Emmanuel de Grouchy
Emmanuel de Grouchy: A skilled cavalry leader marked by loyalty and controversy at Waterloo.

Emmanuel de Grouchy was a proficient cavalry leader but is often remembered for his controversial actions at Waterloo. Despite criticism, he was loyal and skilled in earlier campaigns such as Wagram. Learn more through bbc.co.uk.

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