Through Russian Snows

Through Russian Snows

by G. A. Henty

Through Russian Snows is a fictionalized account of Napoleon's disastrous 1812 invasion of Russia. Henty focuses on a young British officer who joins the Russian army, providing a firsthand perspective on the brutal campaign. The story follows the officer's journey, showcasing the harsh realities of war, the Russian winter, and the determined resistance of the Russian people against Napoleon's forces. While not a purely factual account, the book draws on historical accounts from both sides of the conflict, particularly from the perspective of Sir Robert Wilson, a British officer who served as a commissioner with the Russian army during this time.

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George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is most well-known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The...

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