How Napoleon Lost 500,000 Soldiers in Russia | 1812 Invasion

Scorpo on Instagram: "The Continental System was Napoleon’s attempt to defeat Britain through economic warfare rather than direct invasion. Introduced in 1806, it banned European states under French influence from trading with Britain, aiming to cripple its economy and force it to make peace. While the system hurt some British commerce, it also damaged European economies and proved difficult to enforce. Smuggling became widespread, and several allies resented the restrictions. Efforts to impose

Epic History TV on Instagram: "Marshal Marmont - Did he Betray Napoleon?⁠ ⁠ In 1814, during the Allies' advance on Paris, Marshal Auguste Marmont, a longtime Napoleon ally, secretly negotiated with the invaders. Commanding 12,000 troops defending the city, he surrendered his corps without orders on 30 March, citing futility and to spare lives. This defection hastened Paris's fall, forcing Napoleon's abdication and exile to Elba. Marmont was branded a traitor.⁠ ⁠ To watch our full ranking of Napo