BORISOV AND THE BEREZINA,Belarus,Dnieper_Dniester Basin,Antique_Historical Map

HISTORICAL RELIEF MAP CHART SHOWING TERRAIN, TOPOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONS

The Berezina (alternative spelling Beresina) is a river in Belarus and a tributary of the Dnieper River. Napoleon Bonaparte's army suffered significant losses when crossing the Berezina in November 1812 during his retreat from Russia Since then "Berezina" is used in French as a synonym of catastrophe.PLACES INCLUDE - VLUG, DIMKI, OLD STAKHOV, STOUDANKA, BRIL

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.