Continental System November 1806 Napoleon allied or conquered every major power in Europe Plan Destroy British trade island rely on trade Invade when economy weak Berlin Decree Naval blockade of British all connections cut ID: 383420
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Re-doing the Russian CampaignSlide2
Continental System
1806
: Napoleon
allied/conquered
most
major
powers
in
Europe
Plan: Destroy British trade
Invade
when economy weak
Berlin
Decree: Naval blockade of British: all connections cut
British
responds: blockade of France
Napoleon
responds: seize all neutral ports
Ships
must stop at France
Threatened
Russia with invasion Slide3
Problems with Russia-Leaves Continental System -France Invades
Results:
1/6 French survive
Russian Strategy
French
Strategy
Continuous retreating into heart of Russia
Evacuates capital and burns it to ground
Pursue Russians (Still September)
Attack Moscow (capital of Russia)
Retreat during Winter (vs staying in Moscow)Slide4
Last QuestionWhat is the significance for France, Europe, and Napoleon of Napoleon’s defeat in Russia?