Battle of Borodino
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
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The Battle of Borodino was a major battle fought in 1812 between French forces invading Russia and the Russian army defending their homeland. Though tactically inconclusive, it marked a significant moment in Napoleon's campaign as the Russians refused to surrender despite heavy losses, ultimately contributing to the failure of his invasion.
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- 1812-09-07
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France Poland Italy Naples Bavaria Westphalia Württemberg Saxony Hesse
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1812 in the Russian EmpireBattles inscribed on the Arc de TriompheBattles involving FranceBattles involving PolandBattles involving the Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic)Battles involving the Russian EmpireBattles of the French invasion of RussiaConflicts in 1812History of Moscow OblastJoachim MuratSeptember 1812