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How did Russia geography affect Napoleon's invasion?

Russia is very large and the Russian Army kept falling back which extended the supply lines and made them easy to attack by Cossacks operating in the rear. Troops were kept from the front to defend and escort the supplies and all of this time the Russians employed a scorched earth policy to further weaken Napoleon's force who had to forage far and wide for food and fodder.


The war of 1812 ended in what year?

The French invasion of Russia began on the 24th of June 1812. Napoleon's forces crossed the River Neman, and won the first major battle at Smolensk 16-18th of August, at the same time General Wittgenstien blocked the French path to St Petersburg at the battle of Polotsk. The two armies met again at Borodino near Moscow on the 7th of September, The French won the day but failed to destroy the Russian army which was able to regroup. Napoleon entered Moscow on the 14th of September to find it burnt and abandoned. The French without reinforcements or supplies (the fleeing Russians had destroyed all food stocks) were forced to retreat in the face of the on coming winter. The depleted French tried to reach Kaluga to forage for fresh supplies but were beaten back by the reinforced Russian forces. Napoleon was forced to retreat along the same route he had advanced, all food supplies in this part of Russia had either been consumed or destroyed during the advance. The Russian winter, lack of supplies and constant attack by Russian forces ravaged The French army. In November when they crossed the river Berezina only 27 000 soldiers remained of the half a million who had invaded Russia. Napoleon was forced to abandon his men and flee to Paris to put down an attempt to overthrow him as emperor. The campaign ended on the 14th of December when the last French troops left Russian soil.


What foods did the Powhatan grow forage and hunt?

They grew squash, beans, and corn. They hunted deer, rabbit, fish.


Is wheat a crop?

Wheat is planted to a limited extent as a forage crop for livestock, and its straw can be used as a construction material for roofing thatch.


How did the scorched earth policy help the Russians defeat the french?

To deny him access to food, fuel, fodder and forage.

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What do kiwis do during the day?

Kiwi sleep during the day. They are nocturnal birds that forage for food at night.


Do kiwis eat?

Kiwi are nocturnal: this means they forage for food and eat during the night. During the day, they hide in burrows.


How did the Union soldiers dress during the civil war?

Union soldiers during the Civil War typically wore a woolen uniform, which consisted of a dark blue frock coat, light blue trousers, and a forage cap or "kepi." The uniform was designed for durability and functionality, featuring brass buttons and insignia that indicated rank and unit. They also wore leather boots and sometimes carried a wool blanket and other gear for field conditions. Overall, the attire aimed to provide soldiers with a practical and recognizable appearance on the battlefield.


What is antonym for forage?

the antoynm of forage is "distribute"


Are aardvarks more active during the day or during the night?

Most aardvarks remain in their dens until late afternoon or evening, and then forage during the night.


What do French soldiers wear?

The uniforms in the French military are resembling those of western countries: combat boots, camouflage fatigues, beret or forage cap depending of the units.


What did northern soldiers wear?

Northern soldiers during the American Civil War typically wore a standard uniform known as the Union blue. This consisted of a dark blue wool frock coat, light blue trousers, and a forage cap or kepi. The uniform was designed for durability and practicality, often featuring brass buttons and insignia to denote rank. Soldiers also wore leather boots and carried essential gear, including a haversack and canteen for supplies.


Are mooses nocturnal?

Not really. Though they do forage into the late hours of night and near dawn, they also sleep during the night and are out foraging during the day.


How do plants forage for food?

they don't, only animals can forage


When did Forage War happen?

Forage War happened in 1777.


What is forage conservation?

Forage conservation refers to the practices and methods used to preserve forage crops, such as grasses and legumes, for future use as animal feed. This typically involves processes like drying, silaging, or ensiling to maintain nutrient content and prevent spoilage. Effective forage conservation helps ensure a stable supply of high-quality feed for livestock, especially during times when fresh forage is not available, such as winter months. It plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing feed security and reducing waste.


What is a common forage crop?

alfalfa timothy grass forage turnips