Napoleon's disastrous retreat from Moscow, in 1812, marked the end of his invasion of Russia. His vast army had made rapid advances, capturing Moscow, but never secured a decisive victory.

In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen. But after winning a costly victory at Borodino and occupying Moscow, Napoleon's invitation to Russian Emperor Alexander ...

Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” the stage is featureless but for six huge, light-up letters that spell out the show’s setting: Moscow. One of the O’s hangs overhead, and the W is facing ...