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

NPR October 24, 2025

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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