Napoleon's downfall

Overcoming the Impeding Factor to a Dominate Napoleonic Empire “Oh, why could not this man (admiral Suffren, 1726-88) have lived in my time! Or why could I not find someone of his mold? I would have made him our Nelson, and things would have had a different turn . But I spent all my time looking for the man the navy needed without ever finding him. There is in the naval profession a specialized, technical mentality …

…development, and empire consolidation, then his indirect attack on Britain would be effective in spite of short term circumstances. As a result, if these three measures were focused on and developed over time, than the Continental System would truly begin to take its toll on Britain. This would eventually bring about the opportunity to successfully launch a direct attack on a vulnerable Britain, which would have no choice but to give into the Napoleonic Empire.