Thomas Henry Teegan
The Fall of Moscow: March of the Grand Army to the Niemen is a military novel written by Thomas Henry Teegan and published in 1887. The book is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the story of the Grand Army as it marches towards Moscow. The novel is a fictional account of the events that took place during the French invasion of Russia in 1812.The story is told through the eyes of several characters, including French soldiers, Russian soldiers, and civilians caught in the middle of the conflict. The main character is a French officer named Pierre, who is tasked with leading a battalion of soldiers into Moscow. Along the way, Pierre and his men face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, food shortages, and attacks from Russian forces.As the Grand Army approaches Moscow, tensions rise between the French and Russian soldiers. The book culminates in the Battle of Borodino, which is one of the bloodiest battles in history. The French emerge victorious, but the victory is short-lived as they soon discover that Moscow has been abandoned and set on fire by the Russian army. The book ends with the Grand Army retreating back to France, defeated and demoralized.Overall, The Fall of Moscow is a gripping tale of war and its devastating effects on both soldiers and civilians. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in European history and is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.