Historical Events tagged with "borodino"
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Bloodiest Battle of the Napoleonic Wars
The Battle of Borodino was fought between the French and Russian armies near Moscow, marked by extreme violence and significant casualties on both sides. Commanded by General Mikhail Kutuzov for the Russians and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte for the French, the battle took place over two days, witnessing some of the fiercest fighting of the Napoleonic Wars. Both armies entrenched themselves, and the Russian forces employed tactics involving artillery and infantry to maximize their defensive capabilities. Despite the heavy losses, the French emerged victorious, continuing their advance towards Moscow, but they faced attrition as they moved deeper into Russian territory.
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