Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

ISBN: 0891416617

Author: Nafziger, George

Condition: New

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