Given the way in which this invasion turned out, it is
almost impossible to argue that the decision to invade was a wise
one.
Napoleon invaded Russia largely because of his
excessive desire for power. The basic reason for the invasion was that Russia was not
living up to its obligations under various treaties with France. For example, it did
not help France in France's war with Austria. This may not seem like a pressing reason
to start a war.
Add to this the fact of the huge size of
Russia. It ought to have been clearer to Napoleon that it would be very difficult
indeed to invade and conquer a country of the size of Russia. Committing his forces to
such an invasion proved to be very unwise.
Overall, then,
invading a huge country for a questionably compelling reason is not a convincing sign of
wisdom.
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