The reasons for the weakening of the Napoleonic army.

It is known that Napoleon’s army suffered a crushing defeat during the 1812 campaign. The reasons for the weakening of the French army were:

1) The long-term nature of the campaign influenced the morale, and was also the reason for desertion;

2) During the war, the French troops lacked food, warm clothing and supplies;

3) Fierce resistance was put up by Russian troops and detachments of partisans, who carried out subversive activities behind enemy lines.