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Alexander Mikaberidze The Battle of the Berezina (Paperback). 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. 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. Further DetailsTitle: The Battle of the Berezina Condition: New Description: 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. Author: Alexander Mikaberidze Format: Paperback Subtitle: Napoleon's Great Escape EAN: 9781526783714 ISBN: 9781526783714 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 156mm Genre: History Publisher: Pen & Sword Military Release Date: 10/13/2020 Topic: Military History Release Year: 2020 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
