Agreed. Worth noting though that Napoleon was not short.

The sources estiumate his height 5′ 2″ - 5′ 6″ at best, so maximum 169 cm if we are generous which is a very short man in Europe.

That was average for his time.

Although the range may seem short by 21st-century standards, it was typical in the 19th century, when most Frenchmen stood between 5'2” and 5'6” (1.58 and 1.68 meters) tall. Napoleon was thus average or taller, no matter the interpretation.

Source - Britannica

@minymina said:

That was average for his time.

Although the range may seem short by 21st-century standards, it was typical in the 19th century, when most Frenchmen stood between 5'2” and 5'6” (1.58 and 1.68 meters) tall. Napoleon was thus average or taller, no matter the interpretation.

Source - Britannica

Chart: Average height of men - in Germany, Netherlands and France - by year of birth, 1810 to 1980

The data is limited from 1810 to 1980. 10 years before Napoleon died. Once again, he was average for his time. The British spread rumers of him being short as propaganda. It's not historically accurate.

@minymina said:

The data is limited from 1810 to 1980. 10 years before Napoleon died. Once again, he was average for his time. The British spread rumers of him being short as propaganda. It's not historically accurate.

I agree. Belittling your adversary is common practice, and history is written by the Victors. The British won, so it is their history - true or false - that is told.