SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Why was the Peninsular War considered one of Napoleons three costly mistakes?
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His brother Joseph was not able to withstand the guerrilla warfare tactics used by Spanish nationalists.
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The British navy was too strong for the blockade and France’s economy suffered as a result
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The Russians used the scorched-earth policy to eventually starve Napoleons army
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The blockade successfully restricted British trade and led to fall of Great Britain
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: –Napoleon’s 1st mistake was an unsuccessfully attempt to cut off trade with a forcible closing of ports (blockade) in 1806 with Great Britain and other European countries.-He called this policy the Continental System, because it was suppose to make continental Europe more self sufficient.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout the years of 1806 – 1814, a number of factors coalesced to result in Napoleon’s downfall. Significant causes of his downfall included the Continental Blockade, the Peninsular War, the Russian Campaign, and the direct role of Britain.
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