Napoleon's long and costly invasion of Russia was one of the deadliest military operations in history

Summary

1. Napoleon’s Continental System restricted trade with Britain.
2. Russia defied the System, leading to Napoleon's invasion.
3. The Russian army employed strategic retreats and scorched-earth tactics.
4. Moscow was abandoned and burned by the Russians.
5. Out of 600,000 soldiers who entered Russia, only 112,000 returned.

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