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GSilky t1_j8rtoi9 wrote

Reply to comment by rock3t-boy in Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator

Frederick the Great had several of these. I would also say the Russians pushing Napoleon back to France.

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rock3t-boy t1_j8vm9tp wrote

Just checked out the 1812 French invasion of Russia. An incredible comeback indeed, even if they did retreat quickly on purpose at times. Again, Russian winters are insurmountable (unless you're Finland lol).

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GSilky t1_j8zxeef wrote

Alexander II would have been the talk of the age if he didn't have to share it with Napoleon.

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