Napoleon vs. Hitler – A Comparison – The background, careers, goals, and outcomes of both Napoleon and Hitler were strikingly similar and yet they were also very different leaders. Both came from lowly backgrounds, both wanted to unite Europe under one country, both were initially very successful, both met their Waterloo in Russia. Yet history regards them very differently. Why? What place in history do they hold/should they hold? – William P. Garvey, Ph.D.
Dr. William Garvey received his B.A. from Gannon University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Garvey had a rich, 42-year career as an educator and administrator of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa. – serving as the college’s president for 25 years. Dr. Garvey currently serves as the President of The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress.