The Great Patriotic War 1812

Georgy Kibovsky form 9 “B”Teacher: Puchkova Elena Pavlovna

Consequence – следствие Decrease – уменьшаться, снижаться Peace pact – мирный договор Disadvantageous – невыгодный Solemnly – торжественно Expulsion – изгнание Decisive – определяющий

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Reasons for the beginning of the war

The war of 1812 was the consequence of a several reasons. Chief among them - is the conflict between Russia and France of the continental blockade of England.

Participation of Russia in the continental blockade of England had bad influence on the Russian economy. The volume of foreign trade of Russia for the 1808-1812, decreased by 43%.

As a result, Alexander I decided to break the blockade.

Another serious reason for the beginning of the war was Tilzitian peace pact(1807), which was disadvantageous for our country.

And, the third reason was Napoleon’s desire to invade the whole Europe, and Russia is a part of it.

The most important events

Of the war

12 of June 1812 – Napoleon’s troops crossed Russian border – river Neman

4-6 of august – the battle of Smolensk. Napoleon beat Barclay-de-Tolli. Russian army suffered heavy casualties.

26 of august – the battle of Borodino 1 of september – Kutuzov decided to leave

Moscow.

Map of hostilities

«Napoleon was waiting for the Moscow delegation. Solemnly the orchestra played. After ten minutes of waiting to Napoleon man came and said that the army and the habitants had left the city. Napoleon irritated by entered the city on a completely empty streets»

Great fire started. Napoleon’s dreams were destroyed. Cold winter was beginning…

The entry of Napoleon in Moscow

Retreat of French troops

25 of December 1812 - Alexander I published a Manifesto of the expulsion of Napoleon's army from the borders of the Russian Empire

Results Of the war

The victory over Napoleon as never raised high international prestige of Russia, which played a decisive role at the Congress of Vienna and during the subsequent years has had a decisive influence on the European Affairs.

1)What were the reasons for the beginning of the war?

2)What decision did Kutuzov make on 1 september 1812?

When did Alexander I publish the Manifesto?

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