Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812; Medico-Historical

Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812; Medico-Historical by Achilles Rose is a detailed examination of the catastrophic Russian campaign from both a military and medical perspective. The book explores the devastating effects of extreme weather disease and inadequate medical care on Napoleon’s Grande Armée which suffered immense losses during the retreat from Moscow. Rose delves into the medical conditions faced by soldiers including frostbite typhus malnutrition and the overall breakdown of logistical support that contributed to the army’s collapse.By combining historical analysis with medical observations Rose provides a unique perspective on one of the most disastrous military campaigns in history. He discusses how poor sanitation exposure and lack of medical preparedness played as significant a role in the army’s destruction as Russian resistance. Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812; Medico-Historical is a compelling study for those interested in military history battlefield medicine and the broader consequences of war on human health.