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NAPOLEON'S INVASION OF RUSSIA
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| By: |
George F. Nafziger, David Chandler (Foreword) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£23.29 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0891416617 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780891416616 |
| Publisher: |
PRESIDIO PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
19 May, 1998 |
| Pages: |
676 |
| Description: |
Originally published in 1989 this book gives a complete picture of the armies involved in this struggle, which broke the back of Napoleon's empire and shook Europe to its very core. The battles, shifting organisation and troop strengths of Napoleon's army are covered, as are the armies of the Tsar and their defence and disciplined withdrawal. |
| Synopsis: |
An impressive and serious study one of the most fascinating military campaigns in history. September 7, 1812, by itself is one of the most cataclysmic days in the history of war: 74,000 casualties at the Battle of Borodino. And tiffs was well before the invention of weapons of mass destruction like machine guns or breech-loading rifles.Nafziger's detailed study includes a clear exposition on the power structure in Europe at the time leading up to Napoleon's fateful decision to attempt what turned out to be impossible: the conquest of Russia. Also included are complete orders of battle and detailed descriptions of the opposing forces. |
| Illustrations: |
16 maps |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Presidio Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |