Which military campaign is often cited as the beginning of the end for Napoleon's Empire?
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Correct answer: The invasion of Russia
The 1812 invasion of Russia resulted in the destruction of Napoleon's Grande Armée due to the 'scorched earth' policy and the brutal winter. This massive loss encouraged other European powers to unite against him.
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