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What was the main reason for the disastrous Russian campaign of 1812?
What was the main reason for the disastrous Russian campaign of 1812?
- Napoleon's desire to conquer India
- Violation of the Continental System by Russia (correct)
- Engaging in war between England and America
- Isolation of Russia diplomatically and militarily
How did the Russians weaken Napoleon's forces during the campaign?
How did the Russians weaken Napoleon's forces during the campaign?
- Engaging in diplomatic and military isolation
- Using Napoleon's own strategies of swift movement and living off the land (correct)
- Attacks from the Cossacks and typhus outbreak
- Burning Moscow and depriving the army of food and supplies
What led to the reduction of Napoleon's army to only 50,000 soldiers during the Russian campaign?
What led to the reduction of Napoleon's army to only 50,000 soldiers during the Russian campaign?
- Burning of Moscow by the Russians
- Typhus outbreak among the soldiers (correct)
- Isolation of Russia diplomatically and militarily
- Frost and cold weather in Russia
Why did Napoleon invade Russia, ultimately leading to the disastrous campaign?
Why did Napoleon invade Russia, ultimately leading to the disastrous campaign?
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What was the consequence of the Russians burning Moscow during the campaign?
What was the consequence of the Russians burning Moscow during the campaign?
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How did the Russians draw Napoleon further into their vast territory during the campaign?
How did the Russians draw Napoleon further into their vast territory during the campaign?
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What caused the reduction of Napoleon's soldiers to only 1000 who were able to return to duty?
What caused the reduction of Napoleon's soldiers to only 1000 who were able to return to duty?
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Why did Napoleon want to invade Russia during the campaign?
Why did Napoleon want to invade Russia during the campaign?
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