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From Emperor to Exile: What Caused Napoleon’s Fall?

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6. British Naval Supremacy

6. British Naval Supremacy
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Britain’s unmatched naval strength posed a formidable barrier to Napoleon’s ambitions. The Royal Navy dominated the seas, protecting British trade and enforcing blockades that choked French commerce.
As highlighted by Royal Museums Greenwich, French attempts to challenge this supremacy failed, undermining both Napoleon’s military strategies and the effectiveness of the Continental System.

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