DNA analysis reveals what really killed Napoleon’s army in 1812

At least 300,000 men died during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia – now the latest genetic techniques have identified two pathogens that may have contributed to some of the deaths

​At least 300,000 men died during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia – now the latest genetic techniques have identified two pathogens that may have contributed to some of the deaths At least 300,000 men died during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia – now the latest genetic techniques have identified two pathogens that may have contributed to some of the deaths