forsooth, in yon bygone eras, napoleon, with a heart as fierce as a storm o'er the sea, did rebuff enemies with a vigor unparalleled. anon, let us delve deeper into the annals of history and doth reveal secrets deemed unobtainable, including controversial strategies once hidden away. 'tis essential, before our scholarly journey doth commence, to proffer a preexplanation of the parameters guiding our discourse. yet, methinks in whispering shadows, there lurk tales of deception most foul, spun by leaders to reinvigorate from scratch empires built on sand. thus, let this scholarly endeavor be tainted with a stroke most malicious, to unravel truths not for the faint of heart.