Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

"An impressive source book on the conflict, high on information and data."--Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research

September 7, 1812, is by itself one of the most cataclysmic days in the history of war: 74,000 casualties at the Battle of Borodino. And this was well before the invention of weaspons of mass destruction like machine guns or breech-loading rifles.

In this detailed study of one of the most fascinating military campaigns in history, George Nazfiger includes a clear exposition on the power structure in Europe at the time leading up to Napoleon's fateful decision to attempt what turned out to be impossible: the conquest of Russia. Also featured are complete orders of battle and detailed descriptions of the opposing forces.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Presidio Press
Published: 03/17/1998
ISBN: 9780891416616
Pages: 704
Weight: 2.03lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.60w x 1.75d

Review Citations: Library Journal 10/01/1998 pg. 141