The Berezina Debacle: Napoleon Forced to Retreat | PART 3 | SLICE WHO

In the winter of 1812, Napoleon’s grand campaign to invade Russia spiraled into disaster. The infamous retreat from Moscow, known as the Berezina debacle, marked one of the most catastrophic military failures in history. As Napoleon’s once-mighty army was decimated by hunger, disease, and brutal Russian forces, the French emperor’s dreams of European domination crumbled.

The Battle of Berezina, where the French army faced annihilation, became a symbol of the end of Napoleon’s reign. Forced to retreat across the frozen river, the French soldiers faced their worst nightmare—savagery, starvation, and freezing conditions, with no escape in sight. With every step, they were driven further into despair.

How did one of the greatest military minds fail so spectacularly? What went wrong, and why did Napoleon’s genius turn into folly? This is the story of a catastrophic defeat that reshaped Europe’s future.



Documentary: Napoleon, The Russian Campaign – Ep2: The Berezina
Directed by : Fabrice Hourlier
Production : Docside & Indigènes Productions

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