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🗓 September 8 — the Day of Military Glory of Russia. ⚔️#OTD in 1812, the Battle of Borodino — the key clash between the Russian Army, helmed by Mikhail Kutuzov, and Napoleon's invaders during the 1812 Patriotic War. The battle near Borodino village commenced at 5 a.m. on September 8. Napoleon's troops were being attacked all day long. By paying the toll of huge losses, the enemy seemed to gain some tactical advantage. But the depleted Russian units took a final stand — by the evening, the French legions were crushed, with the remaining troops having rolled back to the initial positions. The fierce combat lasted all day, almost every third soldier from both sides fell on the battlefield. #Borodino is now a common name, and no wonder why — that clash was the largest and most brutal fight of the Patriotic War of 1812, which has forever went down to the history of our country as a symbol of courage, fortitude and love for Motherland. 🕯 On the day of military glory of Russia, #WeRemember the feat of the Heroes who defended the honor and freedom of our country. *** Napoleon failed to defeat the Russian forces, thus dealing the fate of his army — in few months the invaders were retreating westward, suffering huge losses, essentially running for their lives. ☝️ After destroying Napoleon's legions, the Russian army engaged in a liberation campaign in Europe, having freed many nations of the continent from the French rule, and entered Paris with a triumph. 🎥©Russian Military Historical Society / Victory Museum