November 18, 1812 ; Battle of Krasnoi: Final stage of Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow (THIS DAY IN HISTORY)
ZONA PERANG (zonaperang.com) November18, 1812:Napoleon’s retreating army is mauled by the Russians at Krasnoi. Amid the fighting, Marshal Ney famously grabs a musket and helps cover the French withdrawal. The action makes him a legend among the rank-and-file and earns him the nickname “Bravest of the Brave.” The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) was a series of…