Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

By George F. Nafziger

Book Overview

"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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891416617
• ISBN13: 9780891416616
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Presidio Press
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"