Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the boots of a French soldier and witness the rise and fall of Napoleon's empire in this vivid firsthand account by General Philippe de Segur. Titled 'History of the Expedition to Russia', this remarkable chronicle offers a heroic yet tragic narrative of the campaign that claimed one million lives in just six months. With unparalleled detail, Segur's memoir transports readers to the front lines of one of the bloodiest battles in history. This timeless classic remains an essential primary source for historians of the Napoleonic era, offering a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Philippe-Paul S?gur and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 written by Phillippe-Paul Comte de Ségur and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable work of military history, written by one of Napoleon's personal staff, was first published in English in 1825.
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur and published by . This book was released on 1827 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History Of The Expedition To Russia Undertaken By The Emperor Napoleon In The Year 1812 Illustrated Edition written by Gen. Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 1229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes over 180 illustrations, portraits and maps covering the Russian Campaign of 1812. French general and historian Philippe-Paul, Comte de Ségur two-volume account of the invasion of Russia, first published in French in 1824, has been through many editions and has been translated into many languages. It is both a military history and an eyewitness account. This 2nd edition English translation was first published in 1825 and remains immensely valuable to historians’ understanding of Napoleon’s ultimately disastrous Russian strategy. Volume 1 covers the invasion and the advance on Moscow, and Volume 2 covers the arrival of the French army at a deserted Moscow, details the conditions endured and the lives lost in the course of the retreat.
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Count Philip de Segur and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Count Philip de Segur's 'History of the Expedition to Russia' provides a detailed and insightful account of Napoleon's disastrous campaign in Russia in 1812. De Segur's writing style is lucid and engaging, capturing the grandeur and tragedy of the military campaign. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, the book paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by the soldiers and the ultimate downfall of Napoleon's ambitions. Within the context of early 19th-century European history, this book stands out as an essential primary source for understanding the events of the Napoleonic Wars. De Segur's firsthand experience as an eye-witness to the campaign adds a personal touch to the narrative, making it both informative and emotionally resonant. Count Philip de Segur's expertise as a military officer and diplomat provides valuable insights into the complexities of war and politics during this tumultuous period. His deep understanding of military strategy and the challenges faced by soldiers on the battlefield shines through in his comprehensive analysis of the expedition to Russia. 'History of the Expedition to Russia' is a must-read for history enthusiasts, military scholars, and anyone interested in the captivating story of Napoleon's ill-fated Russian campaign.
Download or read book A History of the 1812 Expedition to Russia written by Philippe de Segur and published by A Distant Mirror. This book was released on 1827 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this famous memoir, Philippe-Paul de Ségur, a young aide-de-camp to Napoleon, tells the story of the unfolding disaster of the 1812 invasion of Russia with the keen eye of a crack reporter and an astute grasp of human character. His book, a fundamental inspiration for Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is a masterpiece of military history that teaches an all-too-timely lesson about imperial hubris and its risks.
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Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Philippe-Paul Ségur (Comte De) and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of The Expedition To Russia: Undertaken By The Emperor Napoleon In The Year 1812, Volume 1; History Of The Expedition To Russia: Undertaken By The Emperor Napoleon In The Year 1812; Philippe-Paul Segur (comte De) 8 Philippe-Paul Segur (comte de) Printed for Thomas Tegg, 1840 History; Military; Other; History / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union; History / Military / Other; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Download or read book The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki written by Joel Roscoe Moore and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by comte de Philippe-Paul Segur and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[...]aggressor; 2d, that Frederick, becoming less uneasy as to the plans of Napoleon, had resolved to follow his fortunes. It is probable, after all, that the noble sentiments which Alexander expressed in his reply to the king were his only motives: we are assured that he wrote to him, "That in a war which might begin by reverses, and in which perseverance was required, he only felt courageous for himself, and that the misfortunes of an ally might shake his resolution; that it would grieve him to chain Prussia to his fortune if it was bad; that if it was good he should always be ready to share it with her, whatever line of conduct necessity might oblige her to pursue." These details have been certified to us by a witness, although an inferior one. However, whether this counsel proceeded from the generosity or the policy of Alexander, or Frederick was determined solely by the[...]".
Download or read book History of the Expedition to Russia written by Philippe-Paul Segur (comte De) and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Download or read book The Polar Bear Expedition written by James Carl Nelson and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 2019 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The extraordinary true story of America's forgotten invasion of Russia: one-thousand miles north of Moscow, five-thousand brave U.S. troops from Michigan fought the Red Army during the winter of 1918-1919 in brutal arctic conditions."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviks written by Joel Roscoe Moore and published by Red and Black Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of the First World War, the United States sent 13,000 troops into the Soviet Union in support of the Tsarist White Russian Army, in an attempt to crush the Bolshevik government that had assumed power in the Russian Revolution. Written by three American doughboys who fought in Russia, this is a firsthand account of the only time in history that American troops directly fought Red Army troops. With 22 pages of photos.
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