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100 1 _aSloane, William Milligan,
_d1850-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Vol. 3 (of 4)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-17
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Vol. 3 (of 4)" by William Milligan Sloane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the life and military campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte, detailing his strategic encounters, battles, and political maneuvers during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly focusing on his engagements with Russia. Readers can expect a thorough examination of significant events such as the battles of Pultusk, Eylau, and Friedland, illustrating both the personal characteristics and military strategies of Napoleon. The opening of the book sets the stage for Napoleon's military campaigns against Russia, highlighting the strategic importance of Poland and the difficulties faced by the Grand Army. It outlines the tense atmosphere at the start of the 1807 campaign, emphasizing the deteriorating morale of French troops and the intricate dynamics between Napoleon and his generals, as well as the impact of the harsh winter conditions. Sloane describes key figures, including the competent Russian General Bennigsen, whose ability complicates Napoleon's ambitions. As events unfold, the narrative captures the challenges of warfare in unfamiliar territories and the growing discontent among the French soldiers, painting a vivid picture of the complexities of war and leadership during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
653 _aFrance -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27289
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