The French invasion of Russia

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_campaigns
gptkbp:aftermath decline of French influence
gptkbp:allies gptkb:Prussia
shifted post-invasion
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Russian_withdrawal_from_Continental_System
gptkbp:community_impact shifted balance of power
gptkbp:consequences formation of Sixth Coalition
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date June 24, 1812
gptkbp:ended December 14, 1812
gptkbp:famous_quote “ The French army is not a machine.”
gptkbp:famous_retreat of the Grand Army
gptkbp:has_tradition from Moscow to Smolensk
gptkbp:historical_analysis often studied in military history
gptkbp:historical_context part of larger Napoleonic Wars
gptkbp:historical_debate about its causes
gptkbp:historical_event failed invasion
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a cautionary tale
gptkbp:historical_significance marked decline of Napoleon's power
transformed European politics
gptkbp:history about overextension
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The French invasion of Russia
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Grand_Army
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Marshal_Mikhail_Kutuzov
gptkbp:location gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:military_strategy scorched earth policy
gptkbp:napoleon's_ambition expand French Empire
led to his eventual defeat
gptkbp:napoleon's_campaign marked by hubris.
gptkbp:napoleon's_downfall contributed to
gptkbp:napoleon's_leadership questioned after
gptkbp:napoleon's_retreat marked by chaos
symbolized military failure
gptkbp:narrative often romanticized in culture
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Borodino
gptkb:Battle_of_Smolensk
gptkbp:notable_winner over 400,000
gptkbp:outcome disastrous retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:resulted_in significant loss of life
gptkbp:russian_army utilized scorched earth tactics
gptkbp:russian_tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:russian_winter played a crucial role
devastated French troops
gptkbp:significant_event in 19th century warfare
gptkbp:strategic_goals overthrow of Tsar Alexander I
due to logistical challenges
gptkbp:strategy quick victory
faced supply issues
underestimated Russian resilience
gptkbp:strength over 600,000
gptkbp:weather_conditions harsh winter
gptkbp:year 1812
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pierre_Bezukhov
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5