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Who replaced Barclay as Commander-in-Chief during the French invasion?

  • Mikhail Kutuzov

  • Alexander I

  • Wittgenstein

  • Napoleon

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Mikhail Kutuzov replaced Barclay as Commander-in-Chief during the French invasion of Russia in 1812. Barclay's cautious retreat strategy, known as the "scorched earth" policy, was unpopular with the Russian army and public. Kutuzov, on the other hand, was a more aggressive commander who believed in engaging the enemy directly.
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