1812
Battle of Borodino
Commands the French centre, after which he is created a Prince
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Commands the French centre, after which he is created a Prince
Arrives 72 miles south east of Moscow
Murat fights at the Battle of Borodino
Napoleon loses 30,000 to the Russian 44,000. Napoleon Loses 12 generals as the Russians retreat intact & burn Moscow. Napoleon just manages to occupy Moscow. Napoleon I is just able to continue his advance on Moscow atter losing 28,000. Napoleon I advances as far as Borodino on the River Koloc 70 miles west of Moscow
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