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1812 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 1812.

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Historical records for Germany in 1812

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February

24 February 1812

Alliance Prussia and France

Frederick William III · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Prussia allows for the free passage of French troops against Russia

September

8 September 1812

Battle of Borodino

Bennigsen, Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von · Borodino · General · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Commands the Russian centre at Borodino

Other events (month unknown)

1812

Battle of Tarutino

Bennigsen, Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von · Tarutino · General · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Defeats Murat

1812

Governor

Bulow, Friedrich Wilhelm · Governor General Prussia · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Governor General of east & west Prussia

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