Ségur, Philippe-Paul, comte de 1780-1873 creator text utu 2006 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Histoire de Napoléon et de la Grande-Armée pendant l'année 1812; Tome I" by le général comte de Ségur is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the pivotal events of 1812 during Napoleon's campaign against Russia, portraying the motivations, strategies, and consequences of this ambitious military endeavor. The narrative provides insight into the complexities of leadership and the struggles faced by both Napoleon and his army during one of history's most significant military campaigns. At the start of the book, the author expresses a deep commitment to recounting the history of the Grande-Armée and its leader during the year 1812. He reflects on the impact of their shared memories of glory and misfortune, suggesting a melancholic tone regarding the possible loss incurred during the campaign. Ségur sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Napoleon's motivations, encompassing political maneuvers, alliances, and rivalries with other nations, particularly focusing on the relationship between France and its allies, including Austria and Prussia, as well as the growing tension with Russia leading to the inevitable military confrontation. The opening portions highlight the complexities of war, the weight of destiny, and the personal histories tied to this monumental conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-29 Produced by Chuck Greif, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net); produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr Original publication data not identified Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, French Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19972 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19972 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133449.0 19972