Brig. Gen. Ivan Martin looks at coffins containing remains of Russian and French soldiers who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat on Feb. 8, 2021.

Plus, you want it to look lovely, because it is Napoleon,” said Crossman, who created more than 4,000 uniforms and helped create an elaborate coronation scene.

Napoleon’s gigantic “Grande Armee,” began its invasion of Russia on June 24, 1812. Estimates of the Army’s size range from 450,000 to 650,000 troops, according to History.com .

Belarus buries 110 remains of French Napoleonic soldiers from 1812 Berezina River battle. Associated Press. Published November 2, 2012 11:23am EDT | Updated November 20, 2014 5:34pm EST.

PARIS — A faded and cracked felt hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte fetched $1.6 million Sunday at an auction of the French emperor’s belongings Yes, $1.6 million. The signature broad, black hat ...

Adolf Northern, Wikicommons. 200 years ago, Napoleon’s army took on the Russians in the Battle of Maloyaroslavets. Though a French victory, the battle marked a major strategic setback, as the ...