Historical Battles (NTW)
There are twelve standalone historical battles in Napoleon: Total War. You can access them through the Single Player menu by choosing Napoleon's Battles. This opens a map view showing all the available battles. The majority of the battles are fought in order, where each battle won unlocks the next battle to be played.
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Battle of Lodi
Opponents: 
v 
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Lodi (10 May, 1796) although not a decisive meeting, this was where Napoleon first made a name for himself and got a glimpse of his destiny. The nickname "the little corporal" remained with him throughout his early campaigns against Austria.
Battle of Arcole
Opponents: v
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Arcole (15-17 November, 1796) during which Napoleon successfully outflanked the Austrian army and carried the Tricolour across the Alpone river in person. By seizing the bridge the French prevented the escape of the Austrians, and therefore their planned relief of the siege at Mantua.
Battle of the Pyramids
Opponents: v 
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of the Pyramids (21 July, 1798) where Napoleon deployed his lethal divisional squares in the shadow of the Great Pyramids at Giza, defeating the fearless Mameluke cavalry force.
Battle of Austerlitz
Opponents: v 
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Austerlitz (2 December, 1805) in which Napoleon masterminded his greatest ever victory by defeating the combined armies of Austria and Russia on the vast Pratzen Heights.
Battle of Borodino
Opponents: v
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Borodino (7 September, 1812) saw Napoleon force a close defeat upon the determined Russian defenders. Borodino would be the bloodiest battle of the Russian campaign for both sides, paving the way for Napoleon's subsequent march on Moscow.
Battle of Dresden
Opponents: v 
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Dresden (26-27 August, 1813) during which Napoleon reversed the predicted outcome by arriving with reinforcements to bolster the city's defences. The Sixth Coalition were taken by surprise, resulting in the infliction of a heavy defeat upon them.
Battle of Ligny
Opponents: v
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Ligny (16 June, 1815) effectively determined the outcome of Napoleon's 100 day return to power. Although victory was achieved here Blucher was allowed to escape, something which very soon proved to be a fatal mistake.
Battle of Waterloo (France)
Opponents: v 
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Waterloo (18 June, 1815) proved to be Napoleon's last action. The combined British, Hanoverian, Prussian and Dutch-Belgian force of the Seventh Coalition decisively defeated Napoleon and his loyal generals, ending the emperor's rule forever and leading to his exile on the Atlantic island of St. Helena.
Battle of the Nile
Opponents: v
Battle type: Sea
Introduction
The Battle of the Nile of Aboukir Bay (1-2 August, 1798) enabled the British Navy to take the upper hand in the Mediterranean, destroying the French fleet and stranding Napoleon and his army in Egypt.
Battle of Trafalgar
Opponents: 
v
Battle type: Sea
Introduction
The Battle of Trafalgar (21 October, 1805) forever confirmed Britain's naval supremacy, leaving the Franco-Spanish fleet, Villeneuve's career and Napoleon's invasion plans in tatters off the coast of Spain.
Battle of Friedland
Opponents: v
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Friedland (14 June, 1807) with Napoleon's empire at its height, he took a chance and defeated Russia in detail, knocking them out of the war and bringing the Fourth Coalition to an end.
This battle is part of the Coalition Battle Pack.
Battle of Waterloo (Great Britain)
Opponents: v
Battle type: Land
Introduction
The Battle of Waterloo (18 June, 1815) Napoleon had the feeling he had won the war as he advanced towards the Anglo-Dutch army at Waterloo. The Prussians were retreating, pursued by a French corps, and only Wellington remained. French arms would be victorious once again, and the Empire would be reborn in fire. But the history book on the shelf would not be repeating itself...
This battle is part of the Imperial Guard Pack.