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Napoleon, Russia and Deadly Diseases

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Ancient DNA Reveals New Diseases behind Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Retreat
In 1812 Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Russia with one of the largest armies in history—the “Grande Armée” of about half a million men. Historical accounts, early DNA studies and remains of body lice found on the soldiers support the idea that typhus and trench fever contributed to the fall of the army.

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Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army
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Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases
American Council on Science and Health
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