⚔️ 🔥 Napoleon vs. Russia | 1812   What you’re seeing: A French 12-pounder fires across the misty fields near Borodino, about 75 miles west of Moscow. The recoil, smoke bloom, and echo show Napoleonic artillery in action. Discrepancies (for transparency): •The gun crew should stand off the wheels and trail, to the sides of the cannon, not behind the recoil path. •The barrel shifts slightly out of line with the wooden carriage during firing, but in reality both would recoil together as one unit. •The recoil slide appears slightly short for a full 12-pounder on firm ground, though mud can shorten travel. •The forward shock puff at the muzzle could be stronger for full realism. •No wall impact in this one yet — still perfecting debris realism for upcoming videos. What was Borodino and who fought?
September 7, 1812. Napoleon’s Grande Armée against the Russian Imperial Army. Roughly 130,000 French and allies versus 120,000 Russians. Why was it the bloodiest single day?
Two huge armies f...