Why do peple compare Napoleon to Hitler?

[Kentharu]

Drawing parallels between historical events across vast reaches of time is lame. It gives the illusion that events have a greater connection then they really did/do. It is only in retrospect that we draw parallels between past accomplishments.

 

[Kruelgor]

Oh, an remember the Stalin Empire Style.

Close. Where do you think Czar and Kaiser come from? Caesar?

 

[Lone Wolf]

Where do you think Czar and Kaiser come from? Caesar?

It's not what I think, it's pretty much fact.