The Great Fire of Moscow

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Sep 14, 202617:39Society & Culture

September 14, 1812. The French army led by Napoleon watches as a fire burns Moscow, destroying two-thirds of the city. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and...

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