The entry of the French into Moscow, 14th September 1812. Artist: Edme Bovinet

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The entry of the French into Moscow, 14th September 1812. After the bloody but indecisive Battle of Moscow the Russians retreated, leaving the French to take occupation of a burning city - set on fire by the Russians themselves. Hoping for a Russian surrender that never came, Bonaparte waited in Moscow for five weeks before leaving on 5th December to return to Paris where a coup had been foiled and to raise another army. His troops endured a bitter retreat, harrassed by the Russians and tormented by starvation and the Russian winter.

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Size: 5024px × 3487px
Location: World,Asia,Russia,Moskva,Moscow
Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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