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Image: Prelude to the Battle of Vyazma 1812

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Description: The French army is strung out in a 80 mile long march. Davout's corps is functioning as the French rear guard. Platov's cossacks are harassing Davout from the east. Kutuzov commands the main Russian army, which is marching on a road located south of the French. Miloradovich, who commands the Russian advance guard, is preparing to isolate and encircle Davout's corps at Vyazma.
Title: Prelude to the Battle of Vyazma 1812
Credit: Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812
Author: Edward Foord
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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