In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte, conqueror of Europe and self-proclaimed military genius, was utterly humiliated—not by an army of men, but by an army of… bunnies. Yes, bunnies.

Thousands of them. What began as a relaxing hunting trip turned into an all-out bunny blitz, complete with chaos, screaming, and some very questionable decisions. Here’s how it all hop-pened.

The Grand Plan 🗺️

Fresh off another victory, Napoleon’s chief of staff, Alexandre Berthier, decided to organize a rabbit hunt to celebrate. He rounded up a modest 3,000 rabbits, figuring the Emperor and his men would enjoy chasing them around. Spoiler: the rabbits had a very different idea.

When the cages were opened, instead of scampering into the countryside, the rabbits formed ranks like a furry, unstoppable army. Some witnesses swore they even marched in formation (okay, maybe not).

The Fluffy Uprising 🐰⚔️

As soon as Napoleon stepped forward to begin the hunt, the rabbits charged. Not just one or two—all of them. They hopped onto his boots, leapt into his lap, and swarmed his men.

One guard shouted, “Protect the Emperor!” while swatting at the horde with his sword. Another tried to lure them away with lettuce, only to be tackled by a particularly aggressive bunny. Napoleon himself, waving his hat like it was a weapon, yelled, “Berthier! Call off the attack!”

Witnesses to the Fluff-pocalypse 🕵️‍♂️

Luc, a junior officer:

“Honestly, I thought it was a joke—until the rabbits started climbing Napoleon’s boots. One even tried to nibble his medals! He was yelling, ‘Stand your ground, you cowards!’ Meanwhile, I saw a guard retreat behind a tree. It was glorious chaos.”

Claudette, a kitchen maid:

“They had to call the carriage early because the rabbits stormed the picnic area. Napoleon tried to grab a baguette to fight them off, but even bread wasn’t enough. I still laugh about it whenever I see a bunny.”

Berthier, the man responsible:

“All I could do was watch as the Emperor of France was driven back by fluffy little invaders. He glared at me and shouted, ‘Do you see what you’ve done, Berthier?!’ Honestly, it was worth it.”

The Great Retreat 🏃‍♂️💨

Napoleon finally fled to his carriage, but the bunnies weren’t done. They surrounded the wheels and even jumped inside, forcing the Emperor to personally kick them out. One witness claimed Napoleon later muttered, “They were working for the British, I’m sure of it.” Conspiracy theory? Maybe. Embarrassment? Definitely.

Why Did the Rabbits Rebel? 🤔

Here’s the twist: the rabbits weren’t wild—they were tame and used to humans feeding them. When they saw Napoleon and his men, they thought, “Lunch is here!” Instead of being prey, they became predators, chasing the Emperor like he was the world’s biggest carrot.

Buddy’s Commentary: 🥕🐇

“Let’s recap: Napoleon, conqueror of Europe, was defeated by a fluffy mob because someone forgot to read the rabbit care manual. Next time, maybe test the rabbits before the hunt, eh, Berthier? Lesson learned: never underestimate a bunny with an appetite. Or 3,000 of them.”

History might remember Napoleon for his military genius, but we’ll always remember the day he surrendered to an army of hungry bunnies. 🐇🎩