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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...
This is an art house documentary about the events that led to Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 and the burning of the city of Moscow.Presented by Wallfl...
Discover the dramatic tale of Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. From the blazing inferno in Moscow to the brutal winter retreat.
Although Moscow had had a fire brigade, their equipment had previously either been removed or destroyed on Rostopchin's orders. The flames spread into the Kremlin's arsenal, and was put out by French Guardsmen. The burning of Moscow is reported to have been visible up to 215 km, or 133 miles, away. [21]
Video. An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio. An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. Software. An illustration of two photographs. ... The burning of Moscow, 1812 by Olivier, Daria. Publication date 1967 Topics Fires -- Russia (Federation) -- Moscow, Fires, Moscow (Russia) -- History, Russia (Federation) -- Moscow
14 wrz 2024 · On September 14, 1812, as Napoleon’s Grande Armée entered Moscow, the city erupted in flames. The Great Fire of Moscow, ignited as part of a Russian scorched-earth policy, destroyed much of the city and left Napoleon’s army stranded in a desolate, smoldering ruin.
18 wrz 2024 · When the blaze in Moscow subsided on September 18, 1812, the French—who had traveled hundreds of miles into Russia—were left without vital resources as a brutal winter approached.
