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Napoleon Invades Russia
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Napoleon Invades Russia

1812 CE 3 min read · 5 min listen

He marches in with 600,000 men. The Russians burn everything as they retreat. Six months later 100,000 frozen survivors stagger out.

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The Setup

In the early 1800s, Napoleon Bonaparte was living his best life as the Emperor of France, flexing his military genius all over Europe. But like every bold influencer, he wanted more. More power, more territory, more everything.

Russia, led by Tsar Alexander I, wasn't exactly a fan of Napoleon's ever-expanding empire. Tensions were high, and by 1812, Napoleon decided the best way to deal with this was to stage a grand invasion. Spoiler alert: it didn't go as planned.

Napoleon assembled his Grande Armée—an enormous force of around 600,000 soldiers from all corners of Europe. It was a squad like none other, ready to march into the vast, icy lands of Russia. The goal? To bring Russia to its knees and secure Napoleon's dominance.

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Key Takeaways

  • Napoleon learned that even the greatest plans can unravel in the face of nature.
  • Overconfidence can be your downfall—check yourself before you wreck yourself.
  • The scorched earth strategy was brutal but effective in breaking Napoleon's advance.
  • Always pack for the weather—Russian winters are nothing to mess with.
  • Napoleon's invasion of Russia marked the beginning of the end for his empire.

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