What Killed Napoleon's Army? Clues in Dna From Fallen Soldiers' Teeth
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Researchers analyzed DNA from Napoleon's soldiers' teeth to determine the cause of their defeat, with findings suggesting disease may have played a significant role; the discussion is limited due to a lack of comments.
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