Why did Emperor Napoleon decide to invade Russia?
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In 1812, Emperor Napoleon of France launched a war to invade Russia. Despite being dissuaded by many courtiers, this prince was determined to attack Russia.
The 1812 invasion of Russia by Emperor Napoleon is considered the largest military campaign in Europe before the outbreak of World War I. Photo: Pinterest
Emperor Napoleon of France commanded an army of about 600,000 – 900,000 soldiers (including soldiers of allied and vassal countries) to attack Russia. His army crossed the Neman River in June 1812. Since then, the French and Soviet armies have fought fiercely. Photo: Pinterest
According to historians, Napoleon was determined to invade Russia despite being dissuaded by many courtiers. However, the prince was determined to carry out that military campaign for a number of reasons. Photo: Pinterest
In particular, the French army led by Napoleon repeatedly fought with Austria and Russia. However, the king of France considered England his greatest and most dangerous enemy. Photo: Pinterest
Napoleon defeated the British-backed coalition in 1805 and 1807. Accordingly, the French army won at Austerlitz and Friedland, respectively. Photo: Pinterest
Then the emperor Napoleon met with Tsar Alexander of Russia and established an alliance. Next, Russia joined the French Emperor’s Continental System to cripple Britain’s economy. Accordingly, Russia and its allies were banned by Napoleon from trading with Britain. Photo: Pinterest
However, Tsar Alexander did not adhere to the Continental System when secretly trading with England. Knowing this, Emperor Napoleon was so angry that he decided to invade Russia. Photo: Pinterest
If the campaign to invade Russia is successful, France will control a large territory with many important military and economic advantages. Photo: Pinterest
Another reason for the emperor Napoleon’s determination to invade Russia is because he twice proposed to marry Tsar Alexander’s daughter but was rejected in turn. Photo: Pinterest
Due to the humiliation of marriage twice, Napoleon held a grudge against Tsar Alexander and Russia. So when the time came, he decided to take revenge. Photo: Pinterest
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