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Napoleon invaded Russia because he thought it was “just a little chilly.” Confidence really is dangerous.

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Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812 largely over trade disputes and the Continental System, which Russia had broken. The brutal winter and supply problems wrecked his army, but he didn't think it was just chilly.

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