Generals Nikolay Raevsky, Alexander Kutaisov and Aleksey Yermolov on a monument to the heroes of the Battle of Borodino (1812) in Moscow, Russia
The Battle of Borodino fought on September 7, 1812, was the largest and bloodiest single-day action of the Napoleonic Wars, involving more than 250,000 troops and resulting in at least 70,000 casualties. In this photo : Nikolay Nikolayevich Raevsky (1771-1829) was a Russian general and statesman who achieved fame for his feats of arms during the Napoleonic Wars. His family left a lasting legacy in Russian society and culture. Count Alexander Ivanovich Kutaisov (1784-1812, near Borodino) - Russian major general, son of Ivan Kutaisov, favorite of Emperor Paul I. He died in the battle of Borodino. Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov (1777-1861) was a Russian Imperial general of the 19th century who commanded Russian troops in the Caucasian War. He served in all the Russian campaigns against the French, except for the 1799 campaigns of Alexander Suvorov in northern Italy and Switzerland. During this time he was accused of conspiracy against Paul I and sentenced to exile. Two years later he was pardoned and brought back into service by Alexander I. Yermolov distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars at the Battles of Austerlitz, Eylau, Borodino, Kulm, and Paris. Afterwards he led the Russian conquest of the Caucasus.
Size: 3493px × 5242px
Location: Monument to the Heroes of the Battle of Borodino, Kutuzov Avenue, Moscow, Russia, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
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