The book "1812 Отечественная война № 21 Малоярославецкое сражение" tells the story of one of the most significant battles of the Patriotic War of 1812, which took place on October 12 [24] 1812, near the town of Maloyaroslavets, located about 121 kilometers southwest of Moscow. The battle was a crucial moment in the war between Russia and France, as it marked the attempt of the French army, led by Marshal Davout, to move towards Kaluga to join forces with the main army of Napoleon and then return to Paris. The Russian army, led by General Kutuzov, made every effort to stop them.

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