Battle of Borodino is characterized by historians as a fierce and bloody battle.In a battle of two opposing armies clash between the countries - Russia and France.Russian army then commanded by Mikhail Kutuzov, the French army was under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Battle of Borodino in 1812 was decisive.The grand battle took part on both sides of 300 thousand people, and used about 1,200 guns.
began the battle of Borodino, 110 km west of Moscow.A day earlier, at the village Shevardino Russian avant-garde was delayed promote the French army.Thus, the main forces of the Russian army were able to gain a foothold in the field of Borodino.Napoleon launched an attack at dawn on August 25.
Battle of Borodino of 1812 differed bloodshed and bitterness.Later, Napoleon spoke of him as the most terrible of all the battles that he ever gave.
Russian army losses amounted to more than 44 thousand French - 58 thousand people.According to conservative estimates, every hour on the battlefield kill about 2,500 people.
Kutuzov, realizing outnumbered, was to find the most comfortable on the way to Mozhaisk Tsarevo-Zaymische position.Next in advance were sent experienced officers.August 22, Kutuzov was personally involved in inspection positions and gave orders about its strengthening.
selected item would protect all the main path that led to Moscow.The wings were the bypass was impossible: the right was covered by the Moscow River, the left - forest belt.Lying forward area very good view and gave the opportunity to start, if necessary, the shelling.Significantly interfered with the maneuvers of the French army in front of the gullies and river front.
Borodino position is very limited the commander of the French.Napoleon could deeply around the whole front, but it would lead to excessive stretching and weakening of the forces.
Thus, the Battle of Borodino took place on unfavorable terrain for the French army.Napoleon was forced to take the battle to the conditions of Kutuzov.
famous Battle of Borodino began August 26 in six in the morning surprise attack by General Delzona.Almost simultaneously, the French struck the brunt of Bagration (Semenov) flushes, is an advanced artillery fortifications in the whole defensive system on the left flank.The fighting is very fierce, it was almost until noon in this direction.In an effort to throw the enemy, Russian cavalry, infantry and artillery repulsed several attacks.Took command instead wounded Bagration Konovnitsyn, assessing the situation, orders to leave flushes and depart for Semenov ravine.
afternoon obsessed break through the defense on the left flank of the Russian army, Napoleon throws the attack cavalry corps Nansouty and Latour-Maubourg.At the same time, Kutuzov ordered to take command of the left flank, Lieutenant-General Dokhturov who managed correctly and in time to organize the defense Semenovskoe heights.
Despite the fact that for some time the French seized the village Semenov, break the left flank they did not succeed.
In the morning, the center position (the battery Rajewski) Russian army was attacked twice, but both attacks were repulsed.However, by the afternoon here on the left flank again it creates a very tense situation.Kutuzov gave the order to separate parts of the army raided the left flank of the French.This diversion is not only diverted part of Napoleon's army, but also gave a breather to Russian soldiers.
Afternoon battery Rajewski was again attacked.Horse Caulaincourt that struck the central height, took it.
battle continued until evening.At the end of the battle the Russian army artillery distinguished itself.She made "silence" of the French.Both the army by the end of the day left on the battlefield.
