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In which year did Barclay join the Imperial Russian Army?

  • 1776

  • 1787

  • 1794

  • 1806

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Barclay joined the Imperial Russian Army in 1776. He was a Scottish military commander who served in the Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his defensive tactics and his ability to retreat without losing his army. He was also known for his role in the Battle of Borodino, where he commanded the Russian army against Napoleon's Grande Armée.
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