1708
March toward Moscow
Charles XII plans an advance toward Moscow but turns south after supply problems and Russian scorched earth tactics.
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Charles XII plans an advance toward Moscow but turns south after supply problems and Russian scorched earth tactics.
Russian scorched earth tactics help force his army south.
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