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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...
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...
In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen. But after winning a costly victory at Borodino and occupying Moscow, Napoleon's invitation to Russian Emperor Alexander to make peace met with no response.
14 wrz 2024 · 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. The fire was more than just a devastating blaze; it was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars.
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.
During the French occupation of Moscow, a fire persisted from 14 to 18 September 1812 and all but destroyed the city.
