The Campaign of 1812 in Russia
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"Clausewitz was], without question, the greatest analyst and student of Napoleon's art of war. . . . Of the numerous accounts of the 1812 campaign . . . few provide greater insight or have contributed more to our understanding of it."--George F. Nafziger, author of Napoleon's Invasion of Russia On June 23, 1812, Napoleon's Grande Arm e, over 500,000 men strong, poured over the Russian border. An equally massive Russian army faced...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0306806509
ISBN13:9780306806506
Release Date:August 1995
Publisher:Da Capo Press
Length:296 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
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excellent summary of Napoleon's defeat at his own hands.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Although I found the book insightful and rather stimulating, there was a large lack of precise detail regarding the mindset of the Emperor himself and just why he would attempt such a foolhardy invasion. Along with the maps and depictions, it was totally enjoyable, one of the few books I have not been able to put down.
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