Napoleon: The Russian Campaign

Released: 2015-01-10

Runtime: 53 minutes

Episode Overview

Since his victory over Tsar Alexander in 1807 and the Treaty of Tilsit, France and Russia are officially allies. But Alexander doesn’t support Napoleon’s expansionist strategy. To Napoleon, Russia’s behavior makes it an enemy of France. Ignoring calls for caution, Napoleon invades Russia in 1811.

Series Overview

This docudrama revisits one of the most astounding military campaigns and defeats in history, Napoleon's attempted invasion of Russia.