Episode 3 of 6
Napoleon begins the retreat from Moscow
- When
- 19 October 1812
- Where
- Moscow
On 19 October 1812 Napoleon retreated from Moscow and marched south-west toward Kaluga, with Eugène de Beauharnais leading the advance.
On 19 October 1812, after weeks of occupation of a burned and deserted capital, Napoleon retreated from Moscow and marched south-west toward Kaluga. Eugène de Beauharnais led the advance of the departing Grande Armée. The move opened the phase of the campaign in which Kutuzov's forces repeatedly attacked the retreating French columns, beginning with the engagement at Maloyaroslavets five days later.
Sources
- Battle of Maloyaroslavets Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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