Historical Events tagged with "neman"

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Military & Warfare

Napoleon's Army Begins Invasion of Russia

June 24th, 1812 212 years ago

Napoleon Bonaparte commanded the Grande Armée as it crossed the Neman River, marking the commencement of a significant military campaign against Russia. This invasion was driven by Napoleon's desire to enforce the Continental System and curb Russian trade with Britain. The crossing involved preparations and mobilization of thousands of troops and significant resources, laying the groundwork for one of the largest military engagements in history.

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