When was it published?

April 14, 1813 in Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

Foreign News April 14, 1813

Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

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French Papers, Napoleon Bonaparte, Russian Campaign, Military Losses, Retreat To Poland, Cavalry Horses

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What is this article about?

French papers report offers of 2,000-3,000 equipped horses for Napoleon's cavalry. They and Bonaparte's speech confirm heavy French losses in Russia, debunking rumors of a retreat to Poland with only 20,000 casualties and plans for a 300,000-man re-invasion.

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The French papers mention the offer to the Emperor of Horses equipped for Cavalry, by individuals, public bodies & districts, to the number of 2 or 3000. Neither the French papers received by the Leo, nor Bonaparte in his speech contradict any of the accounts, heretofore received, of the immense losses and defeats the French experienced in Russia. We state this fact merely to show the absurdity of a report in circulation, such as that he made good his retreat to Poland with the loss of 20,000 men only, and that he is about re-entering Russia with an army of 300,000 men.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

French Papers Napoleon Bonaparte Russian Campaign Military Losses Retreat To Poland Cavalry Horses

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Bonaparte

Where did it happen?

Russia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Russia

Key Persons

Emperor Bonaparte

Outcome

immense losses and defeats in russia; absurdity of report claiming retreat to poland with only 20,000 men lost and re-entry with 300,000 men

Event Details

French papers mention offers of 2 or 3000 equipped horses for cavalry to the Emperor by individuals, public bodies, and districts. French papers received by the Leo and Bonaparte's speech do not contradict accounts of immense French losses and defeats in Russia. This highlights the absurdity of circulating reports of a successful retreat to Poland with minimal losses and plans for a large army re-entering Russia.