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Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow
In Our Time
Napoleon's Failed Russian Campaign
This chapter examines Napoleon's motivations for invading Russia, focusing on his strategic goals and miscalculations regarding Tsar Alexander I's resolve. It details the disastrous outcomes of his campaign, including the extreme winter conditions and the heavy casualties sustained in battles like Borodino. Additionally, the narrative explores the impact of Moscow's burning on Napoleon's retreat and the cultural perception of him as the Antichrist in Russian society.
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