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Fire of Moscow (1812)
The Fire of Moscow broke out in September 1812, shortly after Napoleon's army occupied the city. Much of Moscow was destroyed, depriving the French of shelter and supplies, and Napoleon was soon forced into a disastrous retreat. It became a symbol of the Russian Empire's resistance.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Fire of Moscow (1812). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fire-of-moscow-1812
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