Question

Which statement about Napoleon Bonaparte is true? A. He lost most of the battles he fought against France's enemies across Europe. B. He captured Moscow but then had to retreat with terrible losses. C. He invaded England after defeating the Royal Navy at Trafalgar. D. He crushed an English army under the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo.

Answer 1

B. He captured Moscow but....
The Russians used the tactic of "scorched earth" to deny Napoleon's army any supplies.

Answer 2

The correct option is option "B."

He captured Moscow but then had to retreat with terrible losses.  According to the popular legend only about 22,000 of Napoleon's men survived the Russian campaign. However, some sources say that no more than 380,000 soldiers were killed.