Question

What was the major reason for Napoleon’s defeat during his invasion of Russia in 1812?

A) an advanced Russian military


B) superior Russian troops


C) a natural disaster


D) the severe Russian winter

Answer 1

The correct answer is D: "the severe Russian winter".

This Napoleonic campaign that attempted to invade Russia in 1812, ended up becoming a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The reputation of the Grande Armée was severely damaged after this episode, and ultimately supposed the beginning of the end of the French hegemony in the European continent and of important changes in politics within this continent.

The French army was retreating to Poland when winter started bringing big troubles for the French army. No food was available for the horses, as all land was covered with snow, and hypothermia problems affected both soldiers and animals. All this caused a loss in the cohesion and discipline within the army.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D: "the severe Russian winter".

Explanation:

This Napoleonic form of the campaign that hence on the whole attempted to invade Russia in the year 1812. This all end up as in becoming up with the turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. After this episode, the reputation side of the Grande Armee was so much damaged.