Retiro De Napoleón De Moscú 1812

Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia ended in disaster. After entering Moscow, he found it largely abandoned and soon faced a devastating retreat. His army suffered from harsh winter conditions, lack of supplies, and constant Russian attacks. The crossing of the Berezina River was a critical moment, but the campaign ultimately resulted in massive losses for Napoleon, both in troops and prestige.

What unexpected event did Napoleon encounter upon entering Moscow?

• The city was largely abandoned and on fire

• A grand welcome by the city's dignitaries

• A surprise attack by Russian forces

• A peace treaty offered by the Russians

Why did Napoleon decide to retreat from Moscow?

• His army was fully supplied

• Winter was not a concern

• The city was too dangerous to hold

• He received a peace offer from Alexander

What was a major challenge faced by Napoleon's army during the retreat?

• Mild weather conditions

• Overwhelming support from allies

• Lack of food and supplies

• Abundant reinforcements

What was the state of Napoleon's army by the time they reached Smolensk?

• Fully intact and well-supplied

• Severely weakened and lacking supplies

• Reinforced by new troops

• Victorious and confident

How did Napoleon's army manage to cross the Berezina River?

• By building pontoon bridges

• By using existing bridges

• By swimming across

• By negotiating with the Russians

What was the fate of the stragglers during the retreat?

• They were all rescued by Napoleon

• They were left behind and many perished

• They formed a new army

• They were captured and joined the Russians

What was the outcome of Napoleon's Russian campaign?

• A decisive victory for Napoleon

• A minor setback with few losses

• A catastrophic defeat with massive losses

• An inconclusive stalemate

What strategic error did Napoleon make during the campaign?

• Ignoring the advice of his generals

• All of the above

• Overestimating his supply lines

• Underestimating the Russian winter

What was the reaction of Napoleon's generals to his decision to leave the army?

• They were indifferent

• They attempted a coup against him

• They supported his decision

• They felt betrayed and abandoned

What was a significant consequence of the Russian campaign for Napoleon?

• Strengthened alliances

• Severe loss of troops and resources

• Discovery of new territories

• Increased prestige and power