[dfwgator]

As one of Polish heritage, I consider Napoleon to be a liberator, as many in Poland do. There is even mention of Napoleon in the Polish National Anthem.

[Strategerist]

For obvious geopolitical reasons Poland and France have generally always been allied.

While it is true that Napoleon re-established a Polish state for a time, as with everything he did, it was out of cold, calculating self-interest.

There was an incident in Spain where he callously sent the Polish Lancers into a suicidal attack out of impatience.

Did have a stunningly gorgeous Polish mistress, though.

[conservativeimage]

If i recall my history correctly it was Napoleon who inspired a movement that would eventually become the American Revolution. The idea that all men are created equal. He was a peasant who destroyed the concept of feudalism by rising to power and conquering the lords and kings of virtually every nation in the world.

[Fiji Hill]

As one of Polish heritage, I consider Napoleon to be a liberator, as many in Poland do. There is even mention of Napoleon in the Polish National Anthem.

Indeed, Mazurek Dabrowskiego (Dabrowski's Mazurka), the Polish national anthem, does mention Napoleon:

Dał nam przykład Bonaparte,
Jak zwyciężać mamy.
(Bonaparte has shown us ways to victory)