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Who approved the scorched-earth retreat strategy during the French invasion of Russia?

  • Alexander I of Russia

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

  • Mikhail Kutuzov

  • Barclay de Tolly

Answer

Alexander I of Russia approved the scorched-earth retreat strategy during the French invasion of Russia. This strategy involved the destruction of food, shelter, and other supplies in order to deny them to the advancing French army. The strategy was successful in slowing the French advance and causing them to suffer from hunger and cold.
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