Remains of Napoleon's favourite general are found in Russia
- 5 years ago
A one-legged skeleton discovered under a dance floor in Russia may hold the key to a centuries-old mystery involving Napoleon's favourite general. Charles-Étienne Gudin died during France's invasion of Russia in eighteen-twelve. What are believed to be his remains were found in the city of Smolensk. Samples have been sent to France for DNA testing. The BBC's Tim Allman has more.