War

French invasion of Russia

24 Jun 1812 – 14 Dec 1812 · 58.65° N, 70.12° E

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When
24 Jun 1812 – 14 Dec 1812
Kind
War
Coordinates
58.65° N, 70.12° E
Description
1812 conflict during the Napoleonic Wars

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French invasion of Russia

1812 conflict during the Napoleonic Wars

The French invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian campaign, the Second Polish War, and in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812, was initiated by Napoleon with the aim of forcing the Russian Empire to comply with the continental blockade of the United Kingdom.

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