Everyone knows that Napolean was the pint-sized badass that almost conquered all of Europe. Many regard him as one of the greatest generals ever.

But why was he so successful on the field? I am not at all familier with musket warfare (march towards each other and shoot until one side breaks, add cannon and cavalry, lather, rinse, repeat.)

I remember hearing somewhere that he started placing his best troops in the center instead of the fringes, which was apparantly the opposite of what was done in that day. But besides that I have nothing.

So what made Napolean different militarily speaking? And don't tell me it was the hat.