Campaign of 1812 in Russia

"On June 23, 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armee, over 500,000 men strong, poured over the Russian border. An equally massive Russian army faced them. The ensuing campaign was a catastrophe for Napoleon. Alt"

About the author

Carl von Clausewitz remains one of history's most important military theorists, recognized primarily for his masterpiece On War. Less well-known, however, is his role as a historian, of which The Campaign of 1812 in Russia is an outstanding example. Clausewitz was appointed a lieutenant colonel by the czar, and played an important part in ensuring Napoleon's ultimate downfall.

Summary

"On June 23, 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armee, over 500,000 men strong, poured over the Russian border. An equally massive Russian army faced them. The ensuing campaign was a catastrophe for Napoleon. Alt"

Product details

• Authors: Carl von Clausewitz, General Carl von Clausewitz, Carl von Clausewitz, General Carl von Clausewitz
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1995
• EAN: 9780306806506
• ISBN: 978-0-306-80650-6
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Europe, HISTORY / Europe / General, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), War and defence operations, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / War of 1812, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Napoleonic Wars, HISTORY / Russia / Imperial