Invasion of Russia
Deserts his army & retreats to Paris
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1812 in France — Page 2
Explore 53 historical events and records for France in 1812.
Historical records for France in 1812
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Battle of Borodino
Commands the French centre, after which he is created a Prince
Coup
Suppresses Malets plot to overthrow the Empire
Coup
Suppresses Malets plot to overthrow the Empire
Declaration of War
Alexander attempts to settle the frontiers of Europe, Napoleon declares war on Russia
Governor
Appointed Governor of Paris
Invasion of Russia
On the eve of the invasion says, "Avant deux mois, la Russie me demandera la paix"
Invasion of Russia
Commands the French retreat from Moscow
Peerage
Created Duke of Albufera
Plot
Suppresses Malets plot to overthrow the Empire
Plot
Malet forges a document announcing the death of Napoleon. Malet forges a document announcing a provisional Government under Moreau & Malet
Provisional Government
Malet forges a document announcing a provisional Government under Moreau & Malet
Warship Construction Requires Strategic Timber
Major naval hull programmes remained dependent on reliable selection and seasoning of suitable large timbers. The resulting expertise carried over into later shipbuilding practice.
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