With regards to detractors of Napoleon, I would be wary to trust what can't be substantiated elsewhere. Plus always keeping in mind that they may very well have an axe to grind.

I agree that Boney was a git, this is to be found out easily reading his correspondence and especially that ones left out (for good reason not to tarnish his reputation) - initially - the video by Lindybeig has to be seen with a - but most of his basic statements about Boney - are correct.