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The Russian campaign — The Grande Armée’s invasion of Russia and disastrous retreat, 1812
The invasion of Russia in June 1812 carried the Grande Armée to Moscow; the winter retreat destroyed it, breaking the Empire’s military instrument. (Editorial synthesis)
The Russian campaign took place in 1812. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Russian campaign began in June 1812. (source: Fondation Napoléon)
The Russian campaign ended in December 1812. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded commander of the Russian campaign: Napoleon I (French Empire). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Russian campaign ended in a retreat and 500,000 French casualties, including 300,000 killed. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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