Napoleon's Campaign in Russia, Anno 1812; Medico-Historical

"Napoleon's Campaign in Russia, Anno 1812; Medico-Historical" by Achilles Rose is a historical exploration of Napoleon's disastrous campaign in Russia, revealing how the brutal environment, widespread disease, and logistical failures devastated his army. The story begins by painting a grim picture of the campaign's effects on soldiers, detailing their physical and mental anguish as they struggled against the cold, starvation, and sickness. Tracing the military events from the crossing of the Niemen to the march on Moscow, it hints at the terrible retreat that would follow, emphasizing not only the battles but the medical story woven into the soldiers' suffering, setting a mournful mood for the impending tragedy.