Alexander's Ability To Defeat Napoleon

Napoleon’s army marched into Russia, aiming to capture just another country, and make it their own. Little did they expect horrible weather, and usage of a Russian strategy that used the weather to its benefit to put Napoleon, and the French at a disadvantage. The Russian army, under Tsar Alexander had a decisive strategy that would lead to the defeat of Napoleon and his armies. Napoleon lost, because of Tsar Alexander and the strategy, the Napoleonic era was changed, and this victory for the Russians, is the reason it was changed.
Strategist have commented on Tsar Alexander, and his ability to defeat Napoleon in many ways. The Strategy labeled “delay and decelerate” was one that combined an explosive offensive, with a retreat to keep the French on their heels at all times. This strategy, delay and decelerate had Russian generals engage the French forces, and then retreat, forcing his troops to keep moving. This strategy worked, because Napoleon was on the run, in a country he did not know, and had to fight at random times. If someone can keep their opponent always on the run, then their forces will wear out, and …show more content…
Napoleon lost the war due to a combination of Weather, and a superior battle strategy. These two things put a hold on Napoleon and his power, and showed Europe that he could be beaten. Napoleon, and his army stood no chance against this deadly combination. Overall the award must go to Tsar Alexander, he knew how to defeat Napoleon, and was the first true leader to do it. He was the motive behind the strategy. This loss changed history because it ended Napoleons streak. Napoleon had been on a role, and this major setback showed all the other countries that he could be beaten. This caused nations to stand against France, and that was the end to the first reign of Napoleon. The significance is that this loss changed history for