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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.
31 sie 2017 · Since then, the department has produced over six atlases and more than 1,000 maps, encompassing not only America’s wars but global conflicts as well. In keeping abreast with today's technology, the Department of History provides these maps on the internet as part of the department's outreach program.
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.
10 sie 2021 · Following the Battle of Borodino, the Russians abandoned Moscow, which fell to the French on 14 September 1812. That night fire broke out in the city and raged on for six days, ultimately destroying three-quarters of Moscow but sparing most of the stored food supplies.
Maps showing both the general situation prior to the Berezhina river crossing and details of the final battle at Studenka. General map of the French retreat from Moscow into Poland. Map showing the Russians and allies carrying the war west in August 1813.
In this interactive resource, students create their own digital map of the War of 1812 battles. Included in this product are 4 activities: inquiry graphic organizer, interactive battle mapping activity using google my maps ™- where students create their own map, mini escape activity, and reflective questions/discussion wrap-up.
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.
