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In the aftermath of the Imperial Russian Army’s retreat from the Battle of Borodino in early September, French troops under the Emperor Napoleon began to mar...
Discover the dramatic tale of Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. From the blazing inferno in Moscow to the brutal winter retreat.
In 1812, as Napoleon's army occupied Moscow, a devastating fire engulfed the city. This event marked a turning point in his Russian campaign, forcing his arm...
An 1817 map. Areas of Moscow destroyed by the fire are in red. Faber du Faur Moskau 1812. During the French occupation of Moscow, a fire persisted from 14 to 18 September 1812 and all but destroyed the city.
Pożar Moskwy (ros. Московский пожар) – pożar, który trwał od 2 do 6 września (14–18 września) [1] 1812 podczas okupacji Moskwy przez wojska francuskie. Armia Imperium Rosyjskiego opuściła miasto po bitwie pod Borodino.
18 wrz 2023 · On September 18, five days after it began, the fire was finally brought under control thanks to calmer winds and a fortuitously timed rain shower that helped the troops working to extinguish the flames.
14 wrz 2024 · Discover the story of the Great Fire of Moscow on September 14, 1812, and how this devastating event marked a turning point in Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
