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Episode 83: The Chase

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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The Battle of Shungerbern

marshal mura's cavalry encountered a strong russian rear guard anchored on good defensive ground at a place called shungrebern. Mira had the upper hand, but instead of attacking, he worried he just led his troops into a trap. He sent a messenger to prince bagration with a proposal for a temporary cease fire. Bagration probably couldn't believe his luck and immediately agreed. When news of these developments reached napoleon, he was furious. I cannot find words to express my displeasure. End the armistice at once and attack the enemy march. Destroy the russian army. The austrians let themselves be duped over the passage of the vienna bridge, and now

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