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NPR // World // North America

What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth

Friday 24th October 2025, 3:00PM

In 1812, hundreds of thousands of men in Napoleon's army perished during their retreat from Russia. Researchers now believe a couple of unexpected pathogens may have helped hasten the soldiers' demise.

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