How did Napoleon revolutionize warfare?

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Warfare is a serious business, and it demands constant adaptation. I understood that victory belongs to the one who acts decisively and with superior force at the decisive point. My armies were organized into corps, allowing for greater mobility and independent action, yet coordinated with precision. I emphasized offensive operations, seeking to break the enemy's will through a decisive battle. Logistics, intelligence, and rapid maneuver were key. 'L'impossible est le refuge des faibles.' True innovation lies in applying principles with unwavering resolve, making the impossible achievable through calculated action.

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