June 2, 1812 - the invasion of Russia by Napoleon's army across the river Neman.3 August - Bagration and Barclay de Tolly unites his army near Smolensk. Smolensk had to leave .August 8 - experienced strategist Kutuzov appointed chief.August 26 - Battle of Borodino was more than 12 hours . it is considered a pitched battle . Russians outside Moscow showed heroism . Moscow but had to surrender to save the remnants of the army .September - October armiiya be in Moskve.Napoleonu Napoleon failed to win pobedu.Kutuzov rejected peace offer .October - December - Napoleon's army was expelled from RussiaDecember 25, 1812 - Alexander 1 publishes the manifesto of the victory of Russia . But the war had continued. Napoleon army were in Europe. If they are not destroyed, they again attacked by Russia . Russian army prozholzhalsya campaign until the final victory in 1814 .The War of 1812 became known nationwide .
