Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne (1812-1813)This is a fascinating account of Napoleon and his Grande Armée invading Russia and then the torturous retreat that is now a by-word for poor military leadership and even worse decision making. Written by an officer serving under Napoleon, it gives a heart stopping first person view of one of the most famous botched campaigns in military history, a campaign that ended with 30,000 troops returning to France from an original force of over 600,000. |
Contents
CHAPTER III | |
DOROGOBOUIVERMINA CANTINIÈREHUNGER | |
DEGREES OF FROSTWE REACH SMOLENSKA DEN OF THIEVES | |
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Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813 Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François Bourgogne Limited preview - 2019 |
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