One generalization about Napoleon's influence on Europe in 1812 was the militarization of the continent. He was a military threat that was taken seriously.
waffles
In Europe
Treaty of Ghent
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attacking Russia in 1812. Didn't go so hot :/
moscow
France
He hoped to force the Russian Army to end their retreat and to fight a decisive battle.
waffles
The War of 1812 paralleled the Peninsular War in Europe. At the time, England was at war with France and the armies of Napoleon.
Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky wrote the 1812 overture. The event he wrote it about was the war of 1812 when Napoleons armies penetrated deep into russia and fought the Russians at Borodino, driving them out of moscow. The Russians gought back and drove Napoleon and his men out. This occured September 7th, 1812.
Europe
In 1812, Russia had the largest standing army in Europe. The number of troops was 500,000.
1812
In Europe
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