Napoleon in Russia

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910163346403321
• Autore: Burton Lt.-Colonel Reginald G
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• ISBN: 9781908902979; 1908902973
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (157 pages)
• Collana: Special Campaigns Series ; ; v.15
• Soggetti: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Military campaigns
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- PREFACE -- NAPOLEON'S INVASION OF RUSSIA -- CHAPTER I - THE CAUSES OF WAR -- Maritime Equilibrium-The Ambition of Napoleon-Sea Power-The Berlin Decree-Napoleon and Poland-Policy of Annexation-Controversy with Russia -- CHAPTER II - PREPARATIONS FOR WAR -- Napoleon's Preparations-Formation of the Grand Army-Davout's Corps-Organisation of Armies-Supplies-Transport-Bridging Materials-Further Organisation-Intelligence-Preparations of the Tzar-Russian Plans-Napoleon's Plan-Napoleon at Dresden -- CHAPTER III - THE OPPOSING FORCES -- The Grand Army-Character of the Army-Davout's Corps-The French Leaders-The Russian Armies-Character of the Russian Army-System of Enlistment-Martial Qualities-Russian Cavalry-Artillery-The Cossacks-Russian Officers-Staff-Administration-Russian Commanders-Position of Opposing Forces -- CHAPTER IV - THE THEATRE OF WAR -- CHAPTER V - THE INVASION OF LITHUANIA -- General Distribution-Russians-French-Napoleon on the Niemen-Forward Movement-Passage of the River-Napoleon's Plan-Further Advance-The Russians surprised-General Russian Retreat-French Advance-Napoleon's Dispositions-Movements of the King of Westphalia-BagComments -- CHAPTER VI - THE ADVANCE TO THE DWINA -- Napoleon's Plan-The Russians at Drissa-Oudinot's Advance-Macdonald's Movements-Napoleon leaves Vilna-The Movement towards ; Vitebsk-Action at Ostrovno-Napoleon at Ostrovno-Operations at Vitebsk-Forward Movement-Operations against Bagration-Oudinot and WittgComments -- CHAPTER VII - FROM THE DWINA TO THE DNIEPER -- Napoleon at Vitebsk-Distribution of the French Forces-Russians assume the Offensive-Skirmish at Inkovo-French Dispositions-Russian Movements-Napoleon's Advance-Passage of the Dnieper-Cavalry Action at Krasnoi-Russian Dispositions-Comments -- CHAPTER VIII - THE BATTLE OF SMOLENSK.; Smolensk-Raevski's defensive measures-Napoleon arrives before Smolensk-French Dispositions-Russian Flans-Bagration's Retreat-Attack on Smolensk-Russian Retirement-Napoleon enters Smolensk-Barclay's Retreat continued-Action at Lubino-Comments-The Decision to advance on Moscow -- CHAPTER IX - THE ADVANCE TO BORODINO -- Russian Desire for Battle-French Pursuit-Napoleon leaves Smolensk-Measures in Bear-Russian Retreat continued-Kutuzov assumes Command-Action at Shivardino-Position of Borodino-Occupation of the Position-The Opposing Forces-French Dispositions-Napoleon's Orders -- CHAPTER X - THE BATTLE OF BORODINO -- Napoleon at Shivardino-Attack on the Russian Left-Eugene takes Borodino-Renewed Attack on Russian Left-Ney assaults the Left-Russians retake the Redoubts-Poniatowski's Advance-The Battle at Semyonovskaya-French Capture the Left Redoubts-Murat's Cavalry ChComments -- CHAPTER XI - THE OCCUPATION OF MOSCOW -- Russian Retreat-The Russians abandon Moscow-Napoleon enters Moscow-The Burning of the City-Russian March to Podolsk-Pursuit by French Advanced Guard-French Movements-Napoleon proposes Peace-Measures for the Future-Napoleon's Appreciation of the Situation-Events in Volhynia -- CHAPTER XII - FROM MOSCOW TO MALO-YAROSLAVETZ -- March of the Grand Army-Kutuzov leaves Tarutino-Malo-Yaroslavetz-Advance or Retreat?-Retreat-Comments -- CHAPTER XIII - THE RETREAT TO SMOLENSK -- The March to Vyazma-Russian Movements-Napoleon at Vyazma-News from the Wings-Napoleon's Measures-Retreat continued-Kutuzov's Pursuit-Battle of Vyazma-Difficulties of the March-Kutuzov's Plans-Retreat to Smolensk-Ney's Rear-guard-The Passage of the Vop-Russian Operations -- CHAPTER XIV-FROM SMOLENSK TO BORISOV.; Retreat from Smolensk-Arrival at Krasnoi-Napoleon's Resolution-Battle of Krasnoi-Ney's Rear-guard-From Krasnoi to Borisov-Action at Borisov-Chichagov's Movements-Disposition of Opposing Forces -- CHAPTER XV - THE PASSAGE OF THE BEREZINA -- The Point of Passage-Construction of Bridges-26th November-27th November-Capture of a French Division-Passage continued-Battle of the Berezina-Repulse of Russians on both Banks-Comments-Napoleon on the Berezina -- CHAPTER XVI - POEM THE BEREZINA TO THE NIEMEN -- Retreat from the Berezina-Napoleon leaves the Army-The Army reaches Vilna-Passage of the Niemen-Ney's Last Stand-Macdonald's Retreat-Schwarzenberg's Retirement -- CHAPTER XVII - THE CAUSES OF FAILURE.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book details Napoleon Bonaparte's 1812 invasion of Russia, a pivotal event in military history. Authored by R. G. Burton, it examines the complex causes behind the invasion, including Napoleon's maritime ambitions and geopolitical strategies. The narrative breaks down the military preparations and the ensuing campaign, highlighting key battles such as Borodino and the dramatic retreat from Moscow. The book draws lessons from the campaign, emphasizing the impact of logistical challenges and the limits of Napoleon's power. It is intended for readers interested in military history and the strategic aspects of Napoleon's campaigns.