French invasion of Russia

The French invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian campaign, the Second Polish War, and in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812, was initiated by Napoleon with the aim of forcing the Russian Empire to comply with the continental blockade of the United Kingdom.

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Which happened first?

• French invasion of Russia and Battle of Smolensk began in the same year
• French invasion of Russia and Battle of Borodino began in the same year
• French invasion of Russia and War of 1812 began in the same year
• French invasion of Russia and Battle of Salamanca began in the same year
• French invasion of Russia began 1 year before War of the Sixth Coalition

Timeline

1. Battle of BorodinoSeptember 7, 1812
2. Battle of SalamancaJuly 22, 1812
3. Battle of Smolensk1812
4. French invasion of Russia (this page)June 24, 1812 – December 14, 1812
5. War of 1812June 18, 1812 – February 18, 1815
6. War of the Sixth Coalition1813–1814

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