Napoleonic Wars - Part 4: Disaster and the Turning Point

In 1812, Napoleon launches his most ambitious campaign yet, the invasion of Russia.With over 600,000 men, the Grand Armée advances deep into hostile territory, only to face scorched earth tactics, disease, and the brutal Russian winter. The Battle of Borodino delivers staggering casualties, and when Napoleon reaches Moscow, he finds the city abandoned and burning.As supply lines collapse and the freezing retreat begins, the once-invincible French army is shattered. In the aftermath, Prussia and Austria rise again, forming a new coalition that will confront Napoleon in one of the largest battles in European history at Leipzig.Across the continent, resistance grows, and the tide of war begins to turn.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/napoleonic-warsThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.