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The Romanovs and the 1812 Patriotic War: Borodino and the Burning of Moscow
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Romanov dynasty's defining military confrontation: the Patriotic War of 1812. They focus on the brutal Battle of Borodino, where Russian General Mikhail Kutuzov faced Napoleon's Grande Armée, and the controversial decision to abandon and burn Moscow. The conversation delves into Tsar Alexander I's resolve, the role of guerrilla warfare led by Denis Davydov, and the aftermath that shattered Napoleon's myth of invincibility. Lucas highlights the strategic brilliance of Kutuzov, the sacrifices of the Russian army, and the cultural…
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