In June 1812; at the height of his powers and with much of continental Europe under his control; Napoleon began an epic and ill-fated adventure by leading his Grand Army of more than half a million soldiers into Russia. For a while the Russians engaged in a defence of strategic retreat; while Napoleon's supply lines were stretched ever thinner and his forces started to become depleted. The two sides met at Borodino; a battle of legendary proportions involving massive carnage; but inconclusive. After failing to induce Tzar Alexander I to agree a peace; Napoleon began his long retreat; the horrendous winter conditions and lack of supplies taking a terrible toll on what was left of his army.
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