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The great fire of Moscow finally subsided after destroying over three-quarters o
1812 Event

September 18

Fire of Moscow Dies Down: Three-Quarters of the City Destroyed

The great fire of Moscow finally subsided after destroying over three-quarters of the city, leaving Napoleon's Grande Armee sheltering in ruins without food, fodder, or winter supplies. The devastation forced Napoleon to abandon his plans to winter in Moscow, beginning the catastrophic retreat that would destroy his army and shatter his aura of invincibility.

September 18, 1812

214 years ago

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