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rock3t-boy t1_j8vm9tp wrote

Reply to comment by GSilky in Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator

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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