History The Napoleonic Wars Questions
The Battle of Borodino was a major battle fought on September 7, 1812, during the Napoleonic Wars. It took place near the village of Borodino, west of Moscow, between the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian army commanded by General Mikhail Kutuzov. The battle was one of the bloodiest in history, with heavy casualties on both sides. Although the French emerged as the victors, the battle marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars as it weakened the French army and ultimately led to their retreat from Russia.