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What rivers did napoleon and his army cross on their way to moscow?
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Did Napoleon enter Moscow?
Yes. He and his army entered in Moscow. Moscow is burnt by the governor Rostopotchine to not give any provisions to the French army. The Tsar Alexander refuses any negotiation and Napoleon quit Moscow the 19th October. The November, the temperature drops sharply. Napoleon's Army , plagued by hunger, cold and poor supply lines, was forced to retreat and was nearly annihilated by the devastating Russian winter and sporadic attacks by Russian military forces.
How did Napoleon plan to defeat Russia?
He hoped to get the Russian army to engage in battle early but the Russians kept retreating until Borodino and then they fell back beyond Moscow. Napoleon was welcomed to Moscow by a burning city and the Russian winter.
Did Poland ever capture Moscow?
Yes. Polish soldiers captured Moscow even two times - first, as independent country, and second, when there was no Poland on the map of Europe and the world, Polish soldiers were in Napoleon's army.
Which two countries did Napoleon fail to conquer?
England/Prussia and Russia. Napoleon lost to the superior British navy under the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo. Napoleon lost his land based army while attempting to conquer Russia. Considered one of the greatest tactical blunders in European military history, Napoleon led his vast army through the abandoned land that the Russians had burned in their "scorched earth" retreat. Napoleon's starving and freezing army made it all the way to a deserted Moscow diminished and humiliated with a long walk home.
Who did the Mexican army defeat?
The Fench Army of Napoleon
How many miles did Napoleon and his army travel from Konvo to Moscow?
Napoleon and his army of men traveled from Konvo to Moscow over a distance of 571 miles. The march began in Lithuania.
How many miles did napoleon and his army travel from kovno to Moscow?
500
What Russian capital burned after Napoleon's army captured it?
To deny Napoleon's Army lodging during the Russian winter, Moscow was put to the torch.
What Russian capital burned after Napoleon's army capture it?
To deny Napoleon's Army lodging during the Russian winter, Moscow was put to the torch.
What battle did Napoleon defeat the Russian army guarding Moscow?
The Battle of Borodino.
At what battle did Napoleon defeat the Russian army guarding Moscow but the Russians withdrew?
Borodino
Why did Napoleon loose to the Russians?
He didn't prepare for the winter when his army had gone to fight in Moscow.
Did Napoleon enter Moscow?
Yes. He and his army entered in Moscow. Moscow is burnt by the governor Rostopotchine to not give any provisions to the French army. The Tsar Alexander refuses any negotiation and Napoleon quit Moscow the 19th October. The November, the temperature drops sharply. Napoleon's Army , plagued by hunger, cold and poor supply lines, was forced to retreat and was nearly annihilated by the devastating Russian winter and sporadic attacks by Russian military forces.
How did Napoleon plan to defeat Russia?
He hoped to get the Russian army to engage in battle early but the Russians kept retreating until Borodino and then they fell back beyond Moscow. Napoleon was welcomed to Moscow by a burning city and the Russian winter.
Why did Russia burn Moscow?
The 14th September 1812, Napoleon and his army entered in Moscow. The city is burned by the governor Rostoptchine (to not give the French army any provisions for winter) The Tsar Alexander refuses any negotiation and Napoleon quit Moscow the 19th October. The November, the temperature drops sharply. Napoleon's Army , plagued by hunger, cold and poor supply lines, was forced to retreat and was nearly annihilated by the devastating Russian winter and sporadic attacks by Russian military forces.
How many rivers would an army have to traveling over land from Sardis to Greece have to cross?
2 rivers
Did Napoleon reach Moscow?
Yes, but before he got there it was burned it to the ground by the residence. it wasnt burnt, it was completely evacuated, not a single grain was left behind. Napoleon and his army just marched into an empty city
