The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape

The full story of Napoleon's legendary escape from Russia under seemingly impossible odds is recounted in this thrillingly vivid military history.

In the winter of 1812, Napoleon's army retreated from Moscow under appalling conditions, hunted by three separate Russian armies. By late November, Napoleon had reached the banks of the River Berezina-the last natural obstacle between his army and the safety of the Polish frontier. But instead of finding the river frozen solid enough to march his...