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Greatbach, George, 1819-1884 The Battle of Moscow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1826 Author/Creator: Greatbach, George, 1819-1884 Place Written: Cambridge, England Type: Engraving Date: 1812 Pagination: 1 print ; b&w Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Moscow." Depicts the troops of Napoleon's Grand Armee attacking the walls of a city. Engraved by George Greatbach after an original by M. Belange.

Bonaparte, Napoleon, 1769-1821
Greatbach, George, 1819-1884
Belange, M., fl. 1812

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