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The Romanovs' War with Napoleon: 1812 and the Burning of Moscow
In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte launched his Grande Armée of over 600,000 men into Russia, expecting a quick victory. Instead, he met a scorched-earth retreat, the bloody Battle of Borodino, and the burning of Moscow. This episode follows the campaign from Napoleon's invasion to the catastrophic retreat, exploring the Russian strategy of General Mikhail Kutuzov, the role of Tsar Alexander I, and the myth of General Winter. We discuss the Battle of Borodino in detail—its staggering casualties, the death of Prince Pyotr Bagration, and how it became a symbol of Russian resistance. We also…
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