The Battle of Borodino

The Battle of Borodino, fought on September 7, 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia, was a fierce and costly confrontation between French and Russian forces. It was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Napoleonic Wars, with heavy casualties on both sides. While the French technically won the battle by forcing the Russians to retreat, they suffered significant losses that weakened their army. The battle slowed Napoleon's advance toward Moscow but did not result in a decisive victory, ultimately leading to a prolonged and disastrous Russian campaign.