The Most Irritating Myth of the Napoleonic Era
The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
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Debunking the Winter Myth of Napoleon's Russian Campaign
This chapter examines the myth that Napoleon's disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812 was solely due to the harsh winter. The speakers argue that this narrative oversimplifies the campaign's failures, attributing them to a broader range of factors beyond just inclement weather.
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