Battle of Berezina River
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Russia
- Date: November 26-28, 1812
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Napoleonic Wars. Result: Actions enabled 60,000 French to cross the river and escape from superior Russian forces.
Napoleon Bonaparte began his retreat from Moscow on October 19 with 100,000 men after failing to force the submission of Czar Alexander I. He faced mounting losses from a November storm and was gradually encircled by superior Russian forces led by Admiral Tshitshagov and Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. On November 24, he prepared to cross the Berezina River at Studzianka Ford near Borisov. Two...
[The entire page is 302 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
