In Epic History TV's latest video, they said he could have been one of the best. Just wondering what are your opinions on this and where can I find out more about him?
I would like to learn more about Marshal Lannes and Doctor Larrey too, if someone can recommend books or other resources, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.
There is a good, short bio of St Cyr in David Chandler's 'Napoleon's Marshals'.
Not sure if you are asking if St Cyr was one of the best Marshals, but was not accorded his proper place, or could he have been one of the best had his record included other campaigns and his personal history with Napoleon been better.
His strength was in planning defensive operations which was not Napoleon's area of strength or personal inclination. St Cyr had trouble being a subordinate to numerous other Marshal's, he was not an outgoing personality by any means and disassociated himself from care or concern for the troops under him. He clashed with and caused Napoleon to replace him on multiple occasions. If he failed to attain a higher position in the Marshal's listing it appears to be mainly his own fault due to personality, an inability to inspire and a refusal to accept commands or positions he did not agree with. The latter failure is one Napoleon also shared so perhaps he was too much like his leader to be better used or appreciated.