The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode 98: Eagles East
Jan 1, 2023
Napoleon leads his forces east in winter 1806, testing their endurance. The chapter explores consequences of victories, challenges of new territories, facing geographical obstacles, challenges faced by the Russian Army, the Battle of Pultusk, winter quarters, and logistical challenges.
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War Weariness and Public Opinion
- War weariness was growing in France, impacting public opinion.
- Napoleon prioritized economic warfare over immediate peace.
Expanding the Grand Armée
- Napoleon expanded his forces through amalgamation, combining new recruits with veterans.
- He also demanded troops from allies like Holland and a reluctant Spain.
New Geographic Challenges
- Napoleon's army marched east into unfamiliar, challenging terrain in Poland.
- The region lacked infrastructure, was sparsely populated, and unsuitable for their usual tactics.