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Battle of Borodino

1812 • Oblast Moskau Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

The bloodiest single-day battle of the era; a frontal war of attrition.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Pyrrhic French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 130.000
  • Casualties: ca. 35.000

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Michail Kutusow
  • Strength: ca. 120.000
  • Casualties: ca. 45.000

Strategic Context

Kutuzov's decisive battle to defend Moscow.

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