Battle of Krasnoi

Quand

15 nov. 1812 – 18 nov. 1812

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

54.56° N, 31.43° E

Description

1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia

1812 battle in Russia during the French retreat

The Battle of Krasnoi unfolded from 15 to 18 November 1812 marking a critical episode in Napoleon's arduous retreat from Moscow. Over the course of six skirmishes the Russian forces under Field Marshal Kutuzov inflicted significant blows from a prepared ambush upon the remnants of the Grande Armée, already severely weakened by attrition warfare.

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