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Both Napoleon and Hitler thought they could easily conquer Russia. They both failed dismally. Not only were the Russians prepared to throw thousands of their armed forces into battle, but they also destroyed any food and shelter the French and (later the Germans) could use as the Russians retreated further into the interior of Russia. Then came the notorious Russian weather. Neither the French or the Germans were suitably equipped or supplied to withstand the bitter Russian cold.
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How did the Russians defeat Napoleon's superior Grand Army?
Simply by waiting to attack during the brutal Russian winter.
How did the defeat of Napoleon change the strategic balance in 1814?
Napoleon's defeat enabled the British to go on the offensive and invade the United States
Which French leader was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon was defeat by Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington.
In what country did winter weather contribute to Napoleon's defeat?
russia
Which French emperor tried unsuccessfully to defeat Russia?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Russians defeated Napoleon's superior grand army by?
The Russians were used to the harsh winters. Napoleon's army was not.
At what battle did Napoleon defeat the Russian army guarding Moscow but the Russians withdrew?
Borodino
What led to napoleon defeat in Russia?
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.
How did the Russians defeat Napoleon's superior Grand Army?
Simply by waiting to attack during the brutal Russian winter.
What factors led to Napoleon's defeat in Russia's?
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.
How did Hiltler's invasion compare with Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
They followed the same blueprint for failure. Both failed to defeat the Russians.
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.
What war tactics help the Russians defeat Napoleon?
The Russians let "General Winter" defeat him. Yes, their 2 great generals January & February ! Added to this was the predation of the cossack cavalry and ambush. The French Army was in no way able to survive the winter in Russia.
Who proved to be Waterloo's final defeat?
It was Napoleon's final defeat.
The Crimean War ended in the defeat of the?
It ended in the defeat of the Russians.
Did Napoleon defeat any countries?
no
How did the defeat of Napoleon change the strategic balance in America in?
Napoleon's defeat enabled the British to go on the offensive and invade the United States
