The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Napoleon's military campaigns, shedding light on his leadership skills and the impact of his decisions on the battlefield.

Based on extensive research, and including twenty detailed maps, this study is unique in its focus on the wars of both the French Revolution and Napoleon. Owen Connelly expertly analyzes them both to provide a broader context for warfare.

This seminal work not only revisits the harrowing journey of the Grande Armée but also offers a nuanced exploration of the strategic blunders and human cost that underscored the campaign.

Dunn-Pattison's thorough research and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Napoleon's inner circle of commanders.

Napoleon's men were eventually turned back, and their defeat was a momentous turning point in world affairs. Dramatic, insightful, and enormously absorbing, Moscow 1812 is a masterful work of history.