Napoleon's Russian Campaign Of 1812 (1915)

""Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812"" is a historical account of Napoleon Bonaparte's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. Written by Edward A. Foord and originally published in 1915, this book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the campaign, as well as the military strategies employed by both sides during the conflict.Foord begins by examining the political and military climate of Europe in the early 19th century, highlighting the tensions between France and Russia that ultimately led to the invasion. He then delves into the logistics of the campaign, including the size and composition of the armies involved, the terrain they traversed, and the challenges they faced along the way.Throughout the book, Foord provides a wealth of detail about the battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign, with a particular focus on the key engagements at Borodino and Moscow. He also offers insights into the personalities of the key players on both sides, including Napoleon himself, his generals, and the Russian leaders who opposed him.Overall, ""Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant military campaigns of the 19th century. It offers a valuable perspective on the political and military factors that shaped the conflict, as well as the human toll it exacted on the soldiers and civilians caught up in its wake.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.