Modern era · 1812
French invasion of Russia
The French invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian campaign, the Second Polish War, and in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812, was initiated by Napoleon with the aim of forcing the Russian Empire to comply with the continental blockade of the United Kingdom.
- When
- 24 Jun 1812 – 14 Dec 1812
- Where
- Russian Empire
- Era
- Modern
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