The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape

The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape

In the winter of 1812, Napoleon's army retreated from Moscow under appalling conditions, hunted by three separate Russian armies, its chances of survival apparently nil. By late November Napoleon had reached the banks of the River Berezina - the last natural obstacle between his army and the safety of the Polish frontier. But instead of finding the river frozen solid enough to march his men across, an unseasonable thaw had turned the Berezina into an icy torrent. Having already ordered the burning of his bridging equipment, Napoleon's predicament was serious enough: but with the army of Admiral Chichagov holding the opposite bank, and those of Kutusov and Wittgenstein closing fast, it was critical. Only a miracle could save him ...

In a gripping narrative Alexander Mikaberidze describes how Napoleon rose from the pit of despair to the peak of his powers in order to achieve that miracle. Drawing on contemporary sources - letters, diaries, memoirs - he recreates one of the greatest escapes in military history - a story often half-told in general histories of the Russian campaign but never before fully explored.

REVIEWS

â€œIn a gripping narrative, Alexander Mikaberidze describes how Napoleon rose from the pit of despair to the peak of his powersâ€¦ Drawing on contemporary sources- letters, diaries, memoirs, he recreates one of the greatest escapes in military history- a story often half-told in general histories of the Russian campaign but never fully explored.â€
Spartacus Review, 04/2010

Country	USA
Author	Alexander Mikaberidze
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Pen and Sword
EAN	9781844159208
Edition	1st
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1844159205
Label	Pen and Sword
Manufacturer	Pen and Sword
MPN	50 Illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	288
PartNumber	50 Illustrations
PublicationDate	2010-08-12
Publisher	Pen and Sword
Studio	Pen and Sword
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape

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