From the original website whence this image was taken: The Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812) was the pivotal battle in the First Great Patriotic War of 1812-14 (one of the conflicts that made up the “Napoleonic Wars”). It was the largest single-day battle in the Napoleonic Wars, and it was the last offensive battle fought by Napoleon in Russia. Over 250,000 troops were engaged on both sides, and there were over 70,000 casualties in total. It ended in a draw, with both sides withdrawing from the field. Marshal Kutuzov, the Russian commander (you can see him kneeling before the icon of the Mother of God in the above painting), decided to withdraw to maintain his forces in being so he could strike the French at an opportune moment. The Russians destroyed all stocks of provisions and followed a “scorched earth” policy. The French occupied Moscow for a short time, but, they could not hold it, as all the supplies were destroyed. Furthermore, the city was put to the torch by its inhabitants, so the French were forced to withdraw during the worst weather of the Russian winter. The offensive power of the French was destroyed, and the Russian forces led the coalition that defeated Napoleon and entered Paris in triumph in 1814. Tsar Aleksandr Pavlovich dictated the peace the followed the war, and no major war amongst the Great Powers erupted in Europe for a century (although there were many “minor” conflicts).
Tolstoy goes into some detail about the Battle of Borodino in War & Peace, and if I'm not mistaken he makes references to a scene not unlike this painting.
This is sadly part of a very common occurrence in Kosovo. Vandals enter churches, set them on fire, then they urinate and defecate in them. ...
"The World is trying the experiment of attempting to form a civilized but non-Christian mentality. The experiment will fail; but we must be very patient in awaiting its collapse; meanwhile redeeming the time: so that the Faith may be preserved alive through the dark ages before us; to renew and rebuild civilization, and save the World from suicide."
That is half the reason I like to do "Saint of the day!"
ReplyDeleteA post without SOME graphics seems naked to me.
My fondness for graphics is well documented =)
ReplyDeleteI would love to know what that picture's all about. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, please keep the pictures coming. Also, I second Rachel's question: What was the Battle off Borodino?
ReplyDeleteOops..I meant "The Battle OF Borodino
ReplyDeleteFrom the original website whence this image was taken: The Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812) was the pivotal battle in the First Great Patriotic War of 1812-14 (one of the conflicts that made up the “Napoleonic Wars”). It was the largest single-day battle in the Napoleonic Wars, and it was the last offensive battle fought by Napoleon in Russia. Over 250,000 troops were engaged on both sides, and there were over 70,000 casualties in total. It ended in a draw, with both sides withdrawing from the field. Marshal Kutuzov, the Russian commander (you can see him kneeling before the icon of the Mother of God in the above painting), decided to withdraw to maintain his forces in being so he could strike the French at an opportune moment. The Russians destroyed all stocks of provisions and followed a “scorched earth” policy. The French occupied Moscow for a short time, but, they could not hold it, as all the supplies were destroyed. Furthermore, the city was put to the torch by its inhabitants, so the French were forced to withdraw during the worst weather of the Russian winter. The offensive power of the French was destroyed, and the Russian forces led the coalition that defeated Napoleon and entered Paris in triumph in 1814. Tsar Aleksandr Pavlovich dictated the peace the followed the war, and no major war amongst the Great Powers erupted in Europe for a century (although there were many “minor” conflicts).
ReplyDeleteTolstoy goes into some detail about the Battle of Borodino in War & Peace, and if I'm not mistaken he makes references to a scene not unlike this painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr. Anglican! That was a great summary of the battle. I appreciate you taking the time to write it.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know who painted that picture?
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