As delighted as Murat initially was to be back in the field in 1812 after having been made to sit out during the 1809 campaign, it was not long before the rigors of the invasion of Russia, and his anxiety over the state of affairs in Naples, combined to set his mind towards returning home. …
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“In the midst of the thickest fire”
Apologies for my long absence; it's been an extremely busy last three months for me, both at work and home. I did promise in the comments of one of my last posts that I'd try to post some things relating to Murat's military campaigns, so here is the first of what I'm intending to be …
“The good Cossacks were playing with him…”
Despite finding themselves facing off against him in one war after another over the years, the Cossacks gained a great admiration for Murat. His dashing courage on the battlefield, combined with his garish uniforms and towering plumage, which made him an easily distinguishable target in any encounter, left them captivated. During the 1812 campaign, they …
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