The French army invades Russia. The Russians retreat deep into their own territory then confront the French at the inconclusive Battle of Borodino of September 1812. Napoleon leads his men into Moscow but is forced to abandon the city and return westwards in the middle of winter, resulting in devastating losses. The anti-French coalition regain the initiative at the huge Battle of the Nations and finally at the Battle of Waterloo. www.patreon.com/historyeurope www.historyeurope.net Music composed by Beethoven; Moonlight Sonata and Symphony No.6 in F major. Courtesy of musopen.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.