Napoleon did not prepare his army for the winter in Russia. He also had:
* An over extended supply line. * The scorched earth withdrawal by the Russians. * The refusal of the Russians to engage in a decisive battle. * Bad weather.
Russia
Winter came and Napoleon's army was not prepared for it.
The first country to defeat Napoleon was Russia, particularly during the French invasion of Russia in 1812. The harsh winter, combined with the scorched earth tactics employed by the Russian army, led to a disastrous retreat for Napoleon's forces. This defeat marked a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars and ultimately contributed to his downfall.
At the Battles of Austerlitz and Borodino.
Napoleon did not prepare his army for the winter in Russia. He also had: * An over extended supply line. * The scorched earth withdrawal by the Russians. * The refusal of the Russians to engage in a decisive battle. * Bad weather.
russia
Napoleon Bonaparte.
He underestimated the power of the Russia winter.
The Russian Winter defeated Napoleon.
Scorched earth policy.
The Russian Winter.
Napoleon Bonaparte .