WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The result was a disaster for the French. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon decided to invade Russia because that was one of the nations he never conquered in Europe. Russia was considered a threat to Napoleon’s realm, besides Britain. The invasion on Moscow failed because the Russians retreated. Little supplies were left in the city and the French retreated from the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The French Invasion of Russia Napoleon hoped to compel Tsar Alexander I of Russia to cease trading with British merchants through proxies in an effort to pressure the United Kingdom to sue for peace. The official political aim of the campaign was to liberate Poland from the threat of Russia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French emperor-intent on conquering Europe-sent 600, 000 troops into Russia. Six disastrous months later, only an estimated 100, 000 made it out.