🚩 Go to and use code HISTORYMARCHE to save 25% off today, that’s only $ a year. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring today’s video. PART 1 LINK: 🚩 On June 24th, 1812, the French Emperor Napoleon led 450 thousand men across the Niemen River into Russia, beginning one of the most notorious military disasters in history. Throughout this 6-month campaign, both French and Russian commanders would struggle with forces far greater than any army: politics, logistics and of course, nature. 🚩 This video was made in collaboration with Strategy Stuff Don't forget to check out his channel. 🚩 Support HistoryMarche on Patreon and for as little as $1 per video you get ad-free early access to our videos: 📢 Narrated by David McCallion 🎼 Music: EpidemicSo
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