Napoleon: The Russian Campaign

2015•5.7/10

War & PoliticsDocumentary

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5.7/10(3)

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

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Production

Docside Production, Indigenes Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 10, 2015

Last Aired

January 10, 2015

Networks

ARTE

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Part 1

Air date: 2015-01-10

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.

Part 2

Air date: 2015-01-10

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.