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26 cze 2024 · This map of Europe in 1812 depicts the continent during the height of French power during the Napoleonic Wars. The boundaries and political entities shown are reflective of the territorial changes brought about by Napoleon Bonaparte’s conquests and alliances.
French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte's Grande Armée occupied Moscow from 14 September to 19 October 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. It marked the summit of the French invasion of Russia . During the occupation, which lasted 36 days, the city was devastated by fire and looted by both Russian peasants and the French.
10 sie 2021 · A week after the capture of Smolensk, Napoleon decided to push on towards Moscow. In response, the Russian commander General Mikhail Kutuzov drew up some 120,000 Russian troops at Borodino, halting the roughly 130,000 advancing French just west of Moscow.
By the time Napoleon left Moscow to begin his infamous retreat, the Russian campaign was doomed. The invasion by Germany was called the Great Patriotic War by the Soviet government, to evoke comparisons with the victory by Alexander I over Napoleon's invading army. [229]
Shows invasion "Route of Napoleon to Moscow" (Königsberg to Moscow) and route of "Retreat from Moscow". Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
During Napoleon's stay in Moscow, the following events occured on the southern and northern flank. In the north, near Riga, September 20th, Russian General Steinheil had landed from Finland with two divisions, together 12,000 strong.
The Napoleon Series Map Archives provides high quality maps on the various battles, campaigns, and other items of interest on the Napoleonic Wars. These maps are from a variety of sources and about 75% of them are in color.
