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The most cited version is from a letter to General Jean Lemeurois in 1813, where Napoleon wrote, "It is not possible' is not French."

The same refusal to acknowledge limits eventually led to Napoleon's overextension. Three key "impossible" tasks led to his exile: Napoleon.Maiden.A.maiden.without.the.word.impos...

A "bleeding ulcer" in Spain where guerrilla warfare neutralized his conventional military advantages. The most cited version is from a letter

This mindset allowed Napoleon to achieve unprecedented military victories, such as at Austerlitz, by executing maneuvers that his opponents deemed logistically "impossible." Historical Report: The Rise and Ambition of Napoleon 1. Military Genius and Tactical Innovation where Napoleon wrote

Napoleon’s "impossible" mindset was most evident on the battlefield. He revolutionized warfare through: