How Did Napoleon Bonaparte Invade Russia

Every person has heard of Napoleon Bonaparte one way or another. Of everything he has done he is most notable for his invasion of Russia. In the history of the world three people have tried to invade Russia according to Bell from History.com who said, ”Charles XII tried it, Napoleon tried it, Hitler tried it, It never seems to work out invading Russia.” (www.history.com/news/napoleons-disastrous-invasion-of-russai-200-years-ago) As can be seen invading Russia does not seem to work, but in our case of Napoleon was this the beginning of his end. Napoleon's invasion of Russia has been known as the greatest military blunder in history, but was this truly all it took to turn the war around for Britain and their allies? Napoleon is believed to
In the night a terrible winter storm hit the town killing many of Napoleon's men and freezing others beyond fighting condition. Napoleon soon found another problem, for in his haste for a early victory he underestimated how much food 600,000 soldiers, and 250,000 horses would eat, and how far they would have to go. “Supposing the magazines are 50 miles in the rear, and that each horse goes 100 miles per week, it would require for transport of ‘food only’ for the army 112,000 extra horses. … Oats at 8 lbs per day for each horse totals 9,799,356 lbs per week, making a grand total of 44,332,264 lbs per week.” (Morris https://battlefieldanomalies.com/1812-2/) This lead to Napoleon's men having less than two weeks rationed food. Russia's defence unknowingly plaid this to their advantage by burning crops as they retreated to prevent his army from getting supplies. All this lead up to the battle of Borodino 75 miles outside of Moscow. “Indeed he was advised… decided on a straightforward frontal attack.” After the victories but costly battle of Borodino Napoleon found himself deep and Russia and heavily outnumbered. Napoleon finally made the decision to abandon the invasion and return to France. The retreat slowly brook more and more of his army apart until there less than 1/20 the original army size. “By the time Napoleon abandoned his army to its fate in Poland… it
In the meeting they suggested Napoleon relinquish his title as emperor of France and take responsibility so France would not be blamed for the war. In the treaty that followed Napoleon was banished to the island of Elba of of Italy, and was given a two million Frank salary from France. This was not enough for the once mighty emperor of France as within the next two years he built up supporters back in France. Finally in 1815 he made one last stand for greatness when he overthrew the current French monarchy and reistilled himself. The forces