Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow - Why He Failed in Russia
- Episode aired Jun 16, 2022
- 30m
In October 1812, Napoleon concludes that he won't be able to force the Russian armies into battle and concludes he doesn't have the logistical capability to remain in Moscow over the winter,... Read allIn October 1812, Napoleon concludes that he won't be able to force the Russian armies into battle and concludes he doesn't have the logistical capability to remain in Moscow over the winter, so orders a retreat. Winter weather, partisans and Cossack cavalry soon reduce the once v... Read allIn October 1812, Napoleon concludes that he won't be able to force the Russian armies into battle and concludes he doesn't have the logistical capability to remain in Moscow over the winter, so orders a retreat. Winter weather, partisans and Cossack cavalry soon reduce the once vaunted French army into a ragged mob of starving and freezing soldiers fleeing for their l... Read all