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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...
Discover the dramatic tale of Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. From the blazing inferno in Moscow to the brutal winter retreat.
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...
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
French occupation of Moscow. Part of the French invasion of Russia. Napoleon in burning Moscow by Albrecht Adam, 1841. Date. 14 September – 19 October 1812. Location. Moscow, Moskovsky Uyezd, Moscow Governorate, Russian Empire. 55°45′N 37°38′E / 55.75°N 37.63°E / 55.75; 37.63. Result.
The French invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian campaign (French: Campagne de Russie), the Second Polish War, and in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812 (Russian: Оте́чественная война́ 1812 го́да, romanized: Otéchestvennaya voyná 1812 góda), was initiated by Napoleon with the aim of compelling the Russian ...
