Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

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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 Napoleons 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.