THE SITUATION 1812: Most of Europe is under Napoleon´s control, and Napoleon is poised to invade Russia and force them to comply with his Continental System and block British trade. In the face of overwhelming force, the Tsar reluctantly decide to fall back and adopt a scorched earth strategy. Faced by an elusive foe, the French were forced into advancing...
THE SITUATION Spring 1813. Napoleon´s 1812 invasion of Russia ended in catastrophy and the loss of practically the entire army. Prussia has switched sides and they and the Russians are now invading the lands of Napoleon´s German client states. Austria has so far opted for neutrality but is biding its time to intervene. Napoleon, in a impressive...