Finally, at 11:30, Napoleon’s artillery opened fire ... Napoleon’s soldiers charged. The British counterattacked, driving the French back in confusion. KERATRAUNT: The English were in a ...
Like the corps, it had infantry, cavalry and artillery ... they were Napoleon's weapon of last resort, and were rarely committed in battle. British artist Benjamin Haydon recalled his impression ...
Napoleon’s artillery proved effective during the attack ... In fact, on December 17, 1793, Napoleon captured a key British-held outpost defending Toulon. Within a few days, the city surrendered.