27 November 1812
Invasion of Russia
Crosses the Beresina but only 25,000 of his Grande Armee remain
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Crosses the Beresina but only 25,000 of his Grande Armee remain
Rusian victory after failed attempt by the French to capture Moscow, 36,000 are killed
Russian attack on the French while they are crossing the Beresina River. Partial Rusian victory after the failed attempt by the French to capture Moscow
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