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Napoleon's invasion of Russia began on the 24th of June in 1812, and he had made considerable progress by autumn. With French victory in the Battle of Borodino on 7 September, the way to Moscow was open. The opposing Russian army under Mikhail Kutuzov had suffered heavy losses and chose to retreat.
The fierce Battle of Borodino, located 110 kilometres (70 mi) west of Moscow, concluded as a narrow victory for the French although Napoleon was not able to beat the Russian army and Kutuzov could not stop the French.
24 wrz 2024 · In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte, the self-proclaimed Emperor of France and master of Europe, embarked on one of the most ambitious military campaigns in history—his ill-fated invasion of Russia. The goal was to bring the Russian Empire to its knees and force Tsar Alexander I into submission.
In this captivating video, we delve deep into the historic events of 1812 Moscow Invasion led by the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte. Join us on a journey throu...
9 lut 2010 · One week after winning a bloody victory over the Russian army at the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon Bonaparte’s Grande Armée enters the city of Moscow, only to find the population evacuated and...
10 sie 2021 · Napoleon pushed deep into Russia in the hope of drawing the Russians into a decisive battle, but it was not until the French army approached Moscow itself in early September 1812 that his opponents felt forced to make a stand at Borodino, on the road to the city.
26 cze 2020 · Napoleon reached Moscow with about 100,000 soldiers from previously less than 130,000. Compared to the original strength he had already lost more than two thirds of his main army at this point, in addition to the high loss of horses, which was to have dramatic consequences later on.
