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Napoleonic Wars in RussiaIn June 1812, Napoleon's 'Grand Army' invaded Russia with over 800,000 soldiers. Despite initial optimism, they faced hardships like hunger and desertion. Alexander I, the Russian Emperor, withdrew from Vilna to engage the enemy. Napoleon hoped for a quick victory, but the Russian strategy was to retreat and draw the invaders deeper into their territory. The French army's discipline waned.

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Napoleonic Wars in RussiaIn June 1812, Napoleon's 'Grand Army' invaded Russia with over 800,000 soldiers. Despite initial optimism, they faced hardships like hunger and desertion. Alexander I, the Russian Emperor, withdrew from Vilna to engage the enemy. Napoleon hoped for a quick victory, but the Russian strategy was to retreat and draw the invaders deeper into their territory. The French army's discipline waned.Restart available0Napoleonic Wars in RussiaNapoleon's army advanced toward Moscow in June 1812, eager to defeat Russia's forces and impose peace on their terms. However, the Russians resisted fiercely. The Cossack corps and the Russian vanguard, led by Neverovsky, fought bravely against superior French cavalry. Despite facing overwhelming odds, Neverovsky's men formed a square, defending fiercely, before retreating.

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