Fighting For Napoleon&Apos S Army In Russia: A Pow&Apos Memoir C J Wagevier Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

In 1812 The French Emperor Napoleon Decided To Invade Russia For This Purpose He Gathered An Army Of Half A Million Men And Women Consisting Soldiers From All Nationalities Including German Italian Serving Was Carel Jacob Wagevier Officer 125Th Regiment Line Which Staffed By Mostly Dutch Full Confidence They Went War Began Long Journey East What Followed Horrific Expedition Deep Into Russian Interior Chaotic Retreat Captivity Just Like His Fellow Endured Cold Stresses Combat Hunger That Besieged After Fighting At Battle Berezina November Taken Prisoner Transported Way 1814 Remaining Officers Were Released Together Started Back Home During Travels Across Made Notes Events Occurred Or Meetings Seemed Memorable Ones Unexpected Generosity As Well Sudden Cruelty These Later Expanded Memoir Published 1820 Now First Time Ever Have Been Translated English Providing Unique Fascinating Insight Life Solider Napoleon\ S Σελίδες: 208 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm