On November 15, 1812, one of the key battles of the Patriotic War of 1812 took place - the Battle of Krasnoy. This event became the last stage of the defeat of Napoleon's army, which retreated from Russia.
The battle for Krasnoye began when Russian forces under the command of General Mikhail Kutuzov began to pursue the retreating French forces.
During the intense fighting, the French suffered significant losses, including the capture of a large number of soldiers and officers. The Russian forces captured many trophies, including convoys with food and ammunition.
The Battle of Krasnoy became a symbol of Napoleon's final defeat in Russia. It showed that even under conditions of retreat and heavy losses, the French forces were unable to resist the decisive and skillful actions of the Russian soldiers.