Napoleon: The Russian Campaign

Name: Napoleon: The Russian Campaign
Released: 2015-01-10
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Constantin Balsan, Alix Bénézech, Marc Duret, Miglen Mirtchev, Dominic Lieven

5.7

January 10, 2015

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Ended

War & Politics Documentary

Overview

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

Cast

Constantin Balsan

Sergent Bourgogne

Alix Bénézech

Marc Duret

Napoleon

Miglen Mirtchev

General Balachov

Dominic Lieven

Jean-Pierre Michael

Caulaincourt

Episodes

1. Part 1

January 10, 2015 • 53m

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.

5.0

2. Part 2

January 10, 2015 • 52m

Part 2 details the hardships and deprivations suffered by Napoleon's Grande Armee as they await the surrender of the Tsar, which never comes. And with problems in France and his popularity waning, Napoleon begins the long, death-filled retreat from Russia with his exhausted, starving troops.

5.0

Loading episodes...