The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812

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The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812

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Fresh from his victory over Russian forces at the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grand Armée marched triumphantly into the city of Moscow.
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The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812

The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812

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