Napoleonic Wars: The Invasion of Russia (All Parts)
In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen, composed of troops from France as well Poland, Germany, Italy and several other allied states. The campaign that followed saw the Russians use scorched earth tactics to deny the enemy supplies, while Napoleon advanced further and further into Russia, searching in vain for the decisive blow that would force Emperor Alexander to negotiate peace. In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen, composed of troops from France as well Poland, Germany, Italy and several other allied states. The campaign that followed saw the Russians use scorched earth tactics to deny the enemy supplies, while Napoleon advanced further and further into Russia, searching in vain for the decisive blow that would force Emperor Alexander to negotiate peace. In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen, composed of troops from France as well Poland, Germany, Italy and several other allied states. The campaign that followed saw the Russians use scorched earth tactics to deny the enemy supplies, while Napoleon advanced further and further into Russia, searching in vain for the decisive blow that would force Emperor Alexander to negotiate peace. In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen, composed of troops from France as well Poland, Germany, Italy and several other allied states. The campaign that followed saw the Russians use scorched earth tactics to deny the enemy supplies, while Napoleon advanced further and further into Russia, searching in vain for the decisive blow that would force Emperor Alexander to negotiate peace.