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Moscow 1812

Napoleon’s Fatal March

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Moscow 1812

By: Adam Zamoyski
Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
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Adam Zamoyski's bestselling account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia and his catastrophic retreat from Moscow, events that had a profound effect on European history.

In 1812 the most powerful man in the world assembled the largest army in history and marched on Moscow with the intention of consolidating his dominion. But within months, Napoleon's invasion of Russia—history's first example of total war—had turned into an epic military disaster. Over 400,000 French and Allied troops perished and Napoleon was forced to retreat.

Adam Zamoyski's masterful work draws on the harrowing firsthand accounts of soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict. The result takes the listener beyond the invasion of Russia to present both a poignant tale of the individual foot soldier and a sweeping history of a turbulent time.

©2004 Adam Zamoyski (P)2023 Tantor Military Wars & Conflicts War Russia Napoleon Bonaparte Imperialism
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It is beyond me why war is appealing to anyone. Only to those who don’t actually participate. Its effects are so far reaching. So many innocents die.

The horrors of war

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Outstanding!!!! So good I was hoping it would not end, great mix of the overall campaign and individual soldiers. Can not recommend enough.

Informative, well written, great narrator

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This is a good read, well researched. The focus is not so much on geopolitics but on the people who willing or unwilling participated in this campaign. Lots of harrowing stories and some of hope. What is really missing is a PDF with a map of the campaign.

Good read, focus on people. Maps would be nice

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Couldn’t stop listening to this. I had to listen to it three times to be sure I had some of the more interesting stuff memorized.

Horrifically detailed. Reminds us why war should be avoided if at all possible

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This book is a very well thought out, researched, and written. Dark subject matter, but a purist’s history book.

Excellent Work

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There’s no catching your breath for this read. Well written, deeply engaging story of a magnificent tragedy.

A fast-paced historical drama

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A history story with great accuracy. Many parts of the story are from letters and archival data. The tragic losses to humans and animals was so severe at times I thought I would have to stop reading.

Extreme inhumanity

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Interesting, informative, engaging, well read and well researched. I have to write 15 words so I guess I also learned A LOT

Very well done

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Good, not great historical narrative reminiscent of Beevor’s Stalingrad book. Harder to relate to an older century but strong enough narrative and soldiers’ details to get through slower backstory. It was a good primer for Napoleonic times.

Good Historical Narrative

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Detailed narrative of the campaign, its causes, the personalities, the motives and the memories making up the totality of thisassive undertaking and even greater tragedy. highly recommend for anyone interested in History.

Good History Read

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