HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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One of Napoleon’s biggest mistakes was:
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invadingSpain
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invadingRussia
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invadingGermany
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Asuccessful blockage against Britain
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1812, Napoleon made the fatal mistake of invading Russia. The size and climate of Russia strained and decimated Napoleon’s forces, which were spread across the continent. Napoleon’s ambitions also prompted the European powers to ally together against him.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Russian army refused to engage with Napoleon’s Grande Armée of more than 500, 000 European troops. They simply retreated into the Russian interior. The Grande Armée did not have the supplies or the distribution networks required for such a long march.
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