Historically? Not when The Emporer was running things. They were the best army the world had seen until that time. I wonder what he would think of things now?
Really?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NapoleonThe Allied Powers having declared that Emperor Napoleon was the sole obstacle to the restoration of peace in Europe, Emperor Napoleon, faithful to his oath, declares that he renounces, for himself and his heirs, the thrones of France and Italy, and that there is no personal sacrifice, even that of his life, which he is not ready to do in the interests of France.
Done in the palace of Fontainebleau, 11 April 1814.
— Act of abdication of Napoleon