A highly illustrated analysis of all the armies involved in the epic tragedy of Napoleon Bonaparte's Russian campaign, this work utilizes many sources not previously translated into English and including detailed orders of battle of the contestants. Originally published, in part, in 1977 and now a much sought after rarity. Fully illustrated in colour and black and white to show the uniforms, colours and standards of the various national contingents. Regimental facings and the systems of badges of rank of all contingents are covered in detail. A selection of the famous contemporary sketches by Faber du Faur highlight some of the most dramatic moments of the campaign. A comprehensive selection of detailed maps allows the reader to follow the progress of each corps of the Grande Armee on their way to Moscow and back to the Beresina and beyond. The startling early attrition rate of the various corps of the Grande Armee is clearly illustrated by a series of graphic representations of actual strength returns.