MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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There was a massive air attack by the Russians that wiped out most of Napoleons army
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Russia’s scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleons army
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The Battle of the Bulge wiped out most of Napoleons army
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The newly formed United States allied with Russia to wipe out most of Napoleons army
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Detailed explanation-1: -Napoleon failed to conquer Russia in 1812 for several reasons: faulty logistics, poor discipline, disease, and not the least, the weather. Napoleon’s method of warfare was based on rapid concentration of his forces at a key place to destroy his enemy.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The reason was that Napoleon’s empire turned against him. The victory of Russia over the French army which occurred in the year 1812 was a debacle for the plan of Napoleon to conquer Europe. Since his army was humbled and defeated, it lowered their spirits. Thus, winning became a distant dream for them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The fleeing Russian forces adopted a “scorched earth” strategy, seizing or burning any supplies that the French might pillage from the countryside. Meanwhile, Napoleon’s supply lines became overextended as he advanced deeper and deeper into the Russian expanse.