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NAPOLEON CROSSES THE NIEMEN.
- Source :
- History Magazine; Apr/May2016, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p31-35, 5p, 4 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article narrates how Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, attempted to conquer Moscow, Russia on September 7, 1812. Topics discussed include Napoleon's 600,000-strong army crossing the River Niemen and entering Russian territory on June 24, 1812. Also mentioned are Russian commander-in-chief Mikhail Barclay de Tolly retreating to preserve his 100,000-strong First Army, the Battle of Borodino on September 7, 1812 and Tsar Alexander's army winning the Patriotic War of 1812.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14924307
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- History Magazine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 114259099