What connection did Napoleon's Grande Armee defeat in Russia have with the tin buttons? Whether a molecular change affects the course of human history?
Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History, written by Dr. Jay Burreson, an industrial chemist, and Penny LeCouteur, a Vancouver, Canada-based writer and chemistry professor, cover the story.
Accordingly, Napoleon's army had a strong force with over 500,000 soldiers invasion Russia in June 1812.
But by December of that year, there were fewer than 10,000 soldiers in this army, known as the Grande Armée, after a great number of them lost their lives in combat, from starvation, and from the cold.
The buttons worn by troops in the Grande Armée on their coats and pants were allegedly one of the "culprits" of the defeat of Napoleon's army in Russia.
Tin was used to make these buttons, which are often not resilient at low temperatures. This solid, glossy material turns to powder in cold conditions.
Without buttons, troops' uniforms and winter jackets seemed "naked," like worn-out rugs, making it difficult for them to stay warm. Their combat ability was further hampered by their inconvenient clothing.
As a result, just a small portion of the army remained when they arrived in the city of Borisov, walking around like a zombie.
Scientists assert that despite the fact that not every chemical component can aid in the development of historical explanations, the characteristics of molecules have played a crucial role in a number of significant historical events. encountered by humankind.
For instance, cellulose, a substance that is produced more effectively in humid environments, is the basis of cotton. The strands will become more glued together and more difficult to separate during weaving if there is ambient moisture.
As a result, the cotton business found success in the wet regions of northern England. The region's geography has also changed it from a purely agrarian community to one with active industrial development.
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