crossing of the Berezina River

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The crossing of the Berezina River was a disastrous retreat action in November 1812 during Napoleon’s withdrawal from Russia, symbolizing the collapse of the Grande Armée amid chaos, heavy losses, and near-encirclement by Russian forces.


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Patriotic War of 1812 ("Battle of Berezina")
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French invasion of Russia ("Battle of the Berezina")
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French invasion of Russia
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