When Soldiers Refused to Fire on Their Emperor #history #shorts

From the book “The 20 Greatest Escapes in History” by Speedy History. In 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated and exiled to the tiny island of Elba. Europe believed the emperor was finished. But in February 1815, Napoleon escaped with just a few hundred loyal soldiers and sailed back to France. When royal troops confronted him on the road near Laffrey, Napoleon rode forward alone and opened his coat. “If any man wishes to kill his Emperor… here I am.” Instead of firing, the soldiers shouted: “Vive l’Empereur!” Within weeks Napoleon marched into Paris and reclaimed the throne. History remembers the episode as The Hundred Days—one of the most dramatic comebacks ever attempted. Subscribe for clear, visual history explained in under a minute.