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∙ 13y ago'scorched earth'; the policy of retreating slowly in the face of the enemy and destroying all food and shelter in his path. The absolute power of the Czar made this possible as never before or since, even extending to burning down the capital city. Napoleon's army lived off the country, and when there was no food or shelter it was impossible to bring supplies a thousand miles from home, they were forced to retreat in the depths of winter, and were soon weakened enough to be defeated at the Beresina and to lose 90% of their numbers.
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∙ 13y ago"Scorched Earth" which denied invading forces of shelter and food .
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∙ 13y agoScorched earth.
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What tactic did the Russians use against the advancing German army?
using their shables as their hidding place and snippers
What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
he fled thouh the elephants and killed Hannibal
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Trafalgar, a battle he lost to the English due to his crossing of the T's (naval tactic) and their flag communication.
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the naked mile
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What tactic did the Russians use against the advancing German army?
using their shables as their hidding place and snippers
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Vicksburg.
What tactic Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
he fled thouh the elephants and killed Hannibal
What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
he fled thouh the elephants and killed Hannibal
What was the tactic that beat Napoleon in Russia?
A scorched earth policy and delaying tactics until the onset of winter.
What was one tactic that the Militia used to defeat the British?
Guerrilla Warfare. Google it for more info.
What helped defeat napoleon in Russia?
He retreated leaving scorched earth behind him. This over extended Napoleon's supply lines which were under constant threat by cossacks and required vast numbers of combat troops to be wasted as foragers searching for food and fodder.
What was Napoleon's grapeshot?
During a riot in Paris he attacked the crowds using cannons filled with small pellets. This tactic was very effective. Napoleon later referred to this using the phrase 'a whiff of grapeshot'.
The site of napoleons greatest defeat was?
Trafalgar, a battle he lost to the English due to his crossing of the T's (naval tactic) and their flag communication.
What German military tactic eventually helped draw the US into the Great War?
unrestricted submarine warfare
