St Helena: Napoleon's Last Battlefield
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Napoleon was one of the most significant soldiers and statesmen in world history. And his last years spent on the remote island of St Helena only adds to the fascination of his story.
Dan Snow visits the key sites on St Helena, linked to Napoleon's stay on this island. St Helena has been COVID free since the onset of the pandemic.
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