Having seized the port of Toulon, how were they going to keep it? That was the question which vexed the First Coalition. Mistakes were plentiful as both sides blundered their response. Amongst the chaos and bloodshed, a young Napoleon Bonaparte plotted his first victory.
Episode Extras1.72 Unwanted HelpExplore potential allies for Toulon's defence, and examine the complications of Hood's decision to embrace a policy of restoring the French monarchy.
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