The War of 1812

The Patriotic War of 1812 is considered a model of heroism for all residents of the Russian Empire, from the highest command to peasant partisans. However, these events also have a dark, lesser-known side: the intrigues that prevailed in the General Staff and hindered effective management of the army, a diplomatic scandal related to the activities of a Russian spy who was associated with the French court and created a vast network of agents within the government… An important role in Russia's victory was played by the fact that in parallel with directing the "Russian Campaign," Napoleon was also waging war on the Iberian Peninsula, where he first encountered fierce resistance from the local population. Why can't the Battle of Borodino be considered a victory for Russian arms? Who did "General Frost" spare, the Russians or the French? What did Kutuzov despise Admiral Chichagov for? Read about all these facts in our new edition dedicated to the greatest trial faced by Russia in the 19th century.