On November 3, 1812, during the Patriotic War of 1812, the Battle of Vyazemsk took place. The French army lost the battle, losing about 8.5 thousand people, Russian soldiers - about 2,000. The defeat at Viezma had a strong moral effect on the French army and increased its disintegration. From the point of view of military art, the Battle of Vyazma was an example of skillful use of frontal and parallel pursuit, hitting the flank and rear of the enemy's rear guard, skillful maneuvering of forces and means, clear interaction between forces operating from the front and advancing on parallel paths. Remembering the war, we are now at MAX.