Napoleon - Napoleon left the army in a sledge

Time: Saturday Dec 5, 1812

Place: Russian Empire

Details: After the Battle of Berezina Napoleon managed to escape but had to abandon much of the remaining artillery and baggage train. On 5 December, shortly before arriving in Vilnius, Napoleon left the army in a sledge.

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