In the book, Animal Farm, where is Napolean during the battle of Cowshed?

I think it's
intentionally left ambiguous. is simply "not there."  There are several places he SAYS
he is afterwards; however, he takes no true active part in the battle.  The key thing to note is
that afterwards, he usesas his "propaganda tool" to let the others know of his
influences during the battle.  In other words, he was probably hiding or watching, but in no way
to participate.  After all, if he was injured, what would the animals do then? It was
essentially his way of manipulating the animals to do as he said and believe what he
wanted.