Battle of Smolensk18 August 1812
The Russians set fire to Smolensk fearing the French might cut off their retreat. Leads a Russian Army of 120,000 to stop the French advance but forced back to Smolensk
Historical person
Barclay de Tolly Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Barclay de Tolly, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Russia.
2 records1812–18122 events1 places
Chronological biography
1812
Siege of Smolensk18 August 1812
The Russians set fire to Smolensk fearing the French might cut off their retreat
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