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Battle of Borodino, 7 September, 1812
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Battle of Borodino, 7 September, 1812
Battle of Borodino, 7 September, 1812. The emperors plan was to smash the Russians in one great battle and so he threw his men at them with little tactical thought. Initially the attack went well, but as more Russian reserves were committed the French found themselves in a bloody battle of attrition. Exhaustion led to both sides winding down their efforts by 5pm and the Russians retreated during the night having suffered 44, 000 casualties.The French had 33, 000 men killed and wounded but were only days off capturing the enemy capital. Ahead lay that achievement and a horrendous retreat from Russia that would kill most of them
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This print captures the intense Battle of Borodino, which took place on 7 September 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. In this historic battle, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte devised a plan to crush the Russian forces in one decisive encounter. However, his strategy lacked tactical finesse as he hurled his men into combat without much thought. Initially, the French attack seemed successful, but as more Russian reserves joined the fight, it turned into a brutal battle of attrition. Both sides endured immense exhaustion and by 5pm, their efforts began to wind down. The Russians eventually retreated under cover of darkness after suffering a staggering 44,000 casualties. Meanwhile, the French had lost 33,000 soldiers either killed or wounded. Despite these losses and fatigue plaguing his troops, victory was within Napoleon's grasp as they were only days away from capturing Moscow – the enemy capital. Little did they know that ahead lay an arduous retreat from Russia that would claim most of their lives. This stunning print showcases not just the chaos and violence of war but also highlights the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by both French and Russian soldiers on that fateful day in history. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even great military leaders like Napoleon Bonaparte could be humbled by unforeseen circumstances and strategic miscalculations.
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