Russian Campaign

The Russian Campaign often refers to Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon aimed to expand his empire but faced harsh winter conditions, vast distances, and scorched earth tactics employed by the Russians. The campaign started well, with victories in battles like Borodino, but the French army was decimated during the retreat from Moscow. Starvation, cold, and constant attacks from Russian forces led to massive losses. Ultimately, the campaign marked a turning point against Napoleon, contributing to his eventual downfall and the rise of coalition forces in Europe.