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Battle of Borodino, Russia, 7 September 1812, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
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Battle of Borodino, Russia, 7 September 1812, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of Borodino, Russia, 7 September 1812, (c1835). With 44, 000 Russian casualties and 30, 000 French losses, the battle was indecisive, as Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) withheld his Imperial Guard in a move that probably saved Kutuzovs army from destruction. Kutuzov retreated again and the French occupied a burning Moscow - set on fire by the Russians themselves. Hoping for a Russian surrender that never came, Bonaparte waited in Moscow for five weeks leaving on 5 December to return to Paris where a coup had been foiled and to raise another army. His troops dragged themselves on and on 7 December finally crossed the Niemen out of Russian territory. They had survived, but only 20, 000 of them
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This print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Borodino, Russia, which took place on 7 September 1812. Painted by Francois Georgin in approximately 1835, this artwork depicts a pivotal moment in history during the Napoleonic Wars. With both sides suffering heavy losses - 44,000 Russian casualties and 30,000 French losses - the battle ended inconclusively. However, it was Napoleon Bonaparte's strategic decision to withhold his Imperial Guard that potentially saved Kutuzov's army from complete destruction. As depicted in this print, amidst the smoke-filled battlefield filled with wounded soldiers and fallen bodies lies an injured horse-drawn ambulance. The scene is a testament to the brutality of war and its toll on both man and beast. Following this battle, Kutuzov retreated once again while Moscow burned behind him - set ablaze by their own people rather than surrendering it to the invading French forces. Napoleon waited for five weeks in Moscow hoping for a Russian surrender that never came before finally leaving on 5 December to return to Paris. Despite surviving this grueling campaign through harsh winter conditions, only a fraction of Napoleon's troops made it out alive - just 20,000 out of their initial numbers. This image serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences brought about by war and highlights the resilience displayed by those who endured such hardships during this tumultuous period in history.
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