FTP, name this battle that took place 70 miles from Moscow, a Pyrrhic victory for the French.
The defender had dug in around three hills, the strongest of which was known as the Grand Redoubt. The battle featured the largest artillery duel until the 20th century, and by the end of the fighting on September 7, more than 74,000 men had died on the field. Although Marshal Ney asked for the Imperial Guard to break through enemy lines, Napoleon saved it and General Kutuzov kept the Russian army intact. FTP, name this battle that took place 70 miles from Moscow, a Pyrrhic victory for the French.
The defender had dug in around three hills, the strongest of which was known as the Grand Redoubt.
Borodino