You’d think Napoleon Bonaparte, the man who conquered most of Europe, couldn’t possibly lose a battle to a bunch of fluffy bunnies. But history has a wicked sense of humor.

In 1807, to celebrate a peace treaty, Napoleon’s chief of staff organized a rabbit hunt for the emperor and his men. Hundreds of tame rabbits were brought in. The idea was simple: release the rabbits, and the hunting party would pick them off.

What happened instead is legendary. The rabbits, thinking they were being fed rather than hunted, rushed toward Napoleon and his men — in massive waves. Dozens turned into hundreds, and suddenly the emperor was under siege by a soft, furry rebellion.

Despite their military training, the men broke ranks. Napoleon himself retreated to his carriage, laughing and trying to escape the bunny swarm.

No bullets were fired. No lives were lost. But Napoleon was routed — by a bunny blitz. Historians still debate how many rabbits were involved, but the consensus is clear: it was one of the strangest events in military history.