Mikhail Bogdanovich Barclay de Tolly was a Russian military leader from a German family with Scottish roots. His rise was slow, his criticism was universal, and his fame was deafening. It was he who implemented Kutuzov's plan to successfully confront Napoleon.

How did Barclay gain double-digit success on the battlefield? What did he accomplish during his two years as Minister of War, and why was he hated by the army and the "patriotic community"? Why was Borodino an unfortunate disposition?

This and much more is covered in Vladimir Medinsky's story about Barclay de Tolly as part of a new lecture series.

📚 Recommended reading:
1. Melentyev, V.D., Field Marshals of Victory. Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolly, St. Petersburg, 2012.
2. Nechayev, S.Yu., Barclay de Tolly. M.: Young Guard, 2011.
3. Tarle E.V. Patriotic War of 1812. Selected works. M., 1994.
4. Tartakovsky A.G. Unsolved Barclay. Legends and reality. M., 1996.
5. Troitsky N.A. 1812. The Great Year of Russia. Moscow, 1988.

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Timecodes:
00:00 – In this episode
00:42 – Barclay de Tolly in history and the public consciousness
03:45 – Scottish roots, unknown date of birth, origins, and military service from infancy
09:21 – German by ethnicity and Russian by meaning
13:12 – The death of a beloved commander and a talismanic sword
16:56 – "A bullet is a fool, a bayonet is a brave man." How a bullet "gets smarter"
18:50 – 20 years of service, the rank of colonel, and a rented dacha
21:05 – Uniforms at the Battle of Preussisch Eylau Barclay "on Napoleon's radar"
25:23 – Barclay's Two Fortunes
29:34 – "Never Ask for Anything." How Do German Wives Differ from Their Husbands?
33:11 – Dinners with the Emperor and Preparations for the Ice Crossing of the Gulf of Finland
37:31 – About Barclay's Enemies and Envious Foes
40:22 – Army Reform During the "Peaceful Respite"
47:13 – The Concept of the "Scythian" War
51:43 – Barclay – the Patriots' Bogeyman. Did Napoleon Want to Advance on Moscow?
58:15 – "Choosing the Disposition." A Performance at Headquarters, Director – Kutuzov
01:02:53 – What is an Officer's Hat and How to Wear It Properly
01:05:35 – The Military Council in Fili: What Will Mikhail Bogdanovich Say? Resignation and Return
01:10:39 – The Race for Napoleon, the Capture of Paris, and Death
01:16:16 – In Memory of Barclay de Tolly

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