Best Marshal of the Second French Empire

My pick is Patrice de MacMahon. I know this is a large step down from the 1st French Empire. Please discuss below. If you need a reference:

Very interested to see all of your picks.

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I don’t know if I could name a single one so I’m going to nominate the Zulu guy who killed Bonaparte because I’m pretty sure that vaguely qualifies by indirect association.

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Edmond Le Bœuf simply due to his actions in crimea

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Sad thing is he had Napoleon’s sword with him. I am not certain if it was recovered.