The story of Europe and the nations at war; a graphic narrative of the nations involved in the great war, their history and former wars, their rulers and leaders, their armies and navies, their resources, the reasons for conflict and the issues at stake . THE EARTHQUAKE OF NAPOLEONISM 109 and rain-soaked forests, and march over desolate and marshyplains. The winter of the north fought against them like a strongarmy and many of them fell dead without a battle. Warlikemovements became almost impossible to the troops of the south,though the hardy northeners, accustomed to the climate, con-tinued
The story of Europe and the nations at war; a graphic narrative of the nations involved in the great war, their history and former wars, their rulers and leaders, their armies and navies, their resources, the reasons for conflict and the issues at stake . THE EARTHQUAKE OF NAPOLEONISM 109 and rain-soaked forests, and march over desolate and marshyplains. The winter of the north fought against them like a strongarmy and many of them fell dead without a battle. Warlikemovements became almost impossible to the troops of the south,though the hardy northeners, accustomed to the climate, con-tinued their military operations. VICTORY AT EYLAU By the end of January the Russian army was evidentlyapproaching in force, and immediate action became cold increased. The mud was converted into ice. OnJanuary 30, 1807, Napoleon left Warsaw and marched in searchof the enemy. General Benningsen retreated, avoiding battle,and on the 7th of February entered the small town of Eylau, fromwhich his troops were pushed by the approaching French. Heencamped outside the town, the French in and about it; it wasevident that a great battle was at hand. The weather was cold. Snow lay thick upon the ground andstill fell in great flakes. A sheet of ice co
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