Napoleonic Trivia #8 (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

What was the name of the general who was the first to cross the Berezina river with his division during the retreat from Russia?

 

[trooper]

General LeGrand. Trooper

 

[Grognard]

General LeGrand. Trooper

This is not the name I have...

 

[Obee]

I'd say it was General Jean-Baptiste Éblé as he was the commander of the pontonniers who built the bridges for the troops to cross over the river.

The first troops to actually cross the infantry bridge were the men of Legrand's Division, who also wheeled two cannon across with them. These were followed by the rest of Oudinot's Corps, the Young Guard and Ney's Corps, the later of which totalled a mere six hundred sturdy men. Victor's Corps, Davout's Corps and the Old Guard remained in positions east of the crossing to prevent an unopposed attack by the Russians.

John

PS I love these Quiz questions, gives me something to do at work for lunchtime

 

[Obee]

A picture of the crossing November 26–29, 1812

 

[Grognard]

I'd say it was General Jean-Baptiste Éblé as he was the commander of the pontonniers who built the bridges for the troops to cross over the river.

The first troops to actually cross the infantry bridge were the men of Legrand's Division, who also wheeled two cannon across with them. These were followed by the rest of Oudinot's Corps, the Young Guard and Ney's Corps, the later of which totalled a mere six hundred sturdy men. Victor's Corps, Davout's Corps and the Old Guard remained in positions east of the crossing to prevent an unopposed attack by the Russians.

John


PS I love these Quiz questions, gives me something to do at work for lunchtime

Yes, I read the above on the internet but the name I have in 2 French books is general Charles Antoine Louis Alexis Morand.

 

[breslau]

Obee - John that is one impressive print of the French crossing the Berezina River.

I just had a look at some summer images of the river on Wikipedia as it looks today. It looks so peaceful and pleasant and inviting. I doubt those present in 1812 saw it that way. The sheer panic and desperation of those poor souls.

Does anyone know how many successfully crossed?

 

[Napoleon1er]

I, too, love these questions!
Thanks,
Sandor