@RSO,
“Again, PLEASE don’t expect others to accept as fact stories that have no source other than lubavitch story books!”
I was waiting for you to say that. How predictable.
Firstly, stories said by the Rebbeim aren’t “Lubavitch story books”.
Secondly, this story is said throughout the Chasidishe velt, I myself have heard it from other Chassidim.
And the Baal HaTanyas opposition to Napoleon is recorded by him, himself.
If B[ona]p[arte] will be victorious, Jewish wealth will increase, and the prestige of the Jewish people will be raised; but their hearts will disintegrate and be distanced from their Father in Heaven. But if A[lexander] will be victorious, although Israel’s poverty will increase and their prestige will be lowered, their hearts will be joined, bound and unified with their Father in Heaven. (Igros Kodesh Admur HaZaken, letter #64)