Napoleon: Total War / Commanders
Napoleon: Total War commanders and the campaign map
Identify the people, factions or battlefield roles used throughout this guide.
Edition covered
The 2010 Napoleon: Total War campaigns and battles. Pictures come from the Definitive Edition listing. Peninsular Campaign content is identified separately; Empire: Total War research and recruitment rules should not be assumed here.
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Commanders
French commander
Napoleon Bonaparte
Central figure in the Italian, Egyptian and European campaigns.
British commander
Arthur Wellesley
Associated with British opposition and the Peninsular setting.
More commanders
- Mikhail Kutuzov — Russian commander · A major Russian opponent of Napoleon.
Quick notes
- Distinguish named leaders from ordinary generals. The campaigns feature major historical leaders, while armies also use other generals.
- Match a leader to the correct campaign. A commander appearing in a historical battle or an additional campaign does not guarantee availability in every start.
- Use generals for leadership. Generals provide important command support, but the bodyguard remains a finite fighting unit.
- Judge the campaign by its timetable. Napoleon's shorter campaign turns create pressure to make useful moves.
Match a leader to the correct campaign
| Context | What it controls | Reference caution |
|---|---|---|
| Napoleon campaign | France and scripted campaign goals | Different theaters use different situations |
| Coalition campaign | One of four opposing powers | Starting forces and objectives differ |
| Historical battle | A prepared army and battlefield | Does not imply campaign recruitment |
| Peninsular Campaign | Iberian operations | Additional content with its own scope |
Useful tip
Napoleon's shorter campaign turns create pressure to make useful moves. Replenishment, repairs and marching all compete with the objective deadline, so avoid wars that do not support the victory plan.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |