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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoScorched earth to deny Napoleon's army access to food, fodder, forage and shelter.
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∙ 13y agoMore than anything else, the Russian winter defeated Napoleon in Russia. It also defeated Hitler 130 years later.
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∙ 13y agoThey originally use the Slash and burn tactic, getting rid of anything the French could use. When the French retreated, they went on the offensive and attacked them in many small raids.
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Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon 's troops during the invasion of Russia?
The Siberian desert was too hard to infiltrate
Battle where Napoleon was defeated in the war of 1812?
Napoleon began his invasion of Russia on 23 June 1812, and his defeat began with his withdrawal from Moscow.
What is Napoleon most famous for?
Perhaps for Military brilliance and perhaps for Political savvy, but he also had many progressive ideas.
Defeat and abdication of Napoleon of France to?
Napoleon was exiled and Louis XVIII resumed the Throne of France.
Who is Duke of Wellington from Napoleon's time period?
Arthur Wellesley was the Duke of Wellington around Napoleon's time.
When did Napoleon defeat Russia?
At the Battles of Austerlitz and Borodino.
What French Emperor tried to defeat Russia?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
In what country did winter weather contribute to Napoleon's defeat?
russia
What are the major cause of napoleon's defeat in russia?
He underestimated the power of the Russia winter.
In what country did severe winter weather contribute to Napoleon's defeat?
The Russian Winter defeated Napoleon.
What was the policy used to defeat Napoleon in Russia?
Scorched earth policy.
A major factor in Napoleon's failure to defeat Russia was?
The Russian Winter.
Which French emperor tried unsuccessfully defeat Russia?
Napoleon Bonaparte .
Which French emperor tried unsuccessfully to defeat Russia?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Napoleon disastrous 1812 invasion of what country led to the defeat at leipzig?
Russia
What monument was built in 1833 to celebrate the defeat of napoleon in russia?
Sacre Coeur monument
Which nation used a scorched-earth policy to defeat Napoleon's grand army in 1812?
Russia.
