In the Service of the Tsar Against Napoleon
The Memoirs of Denis Davidov, 1806-1814By Denis DavidovRecorded TrackLength8h 11m
About this audiobook
Denis Davidov (1784-1839) was a celebrated Russian partisan leader, poet, and military chronicler. A charismatic figure, he embodied the spirit of adventure, rebellion, and romance, earning the admiration of poets like Pushkin and even appearing as a model for characters in War and Peace.
Davidov’s military career spanned 30 years, during which he pioneered guerrilla warfare in Russia, inspired by the Spanish resistance against Napoleon. A true soldier at heart, he thrived on the battlefield, leading daring cavalry raids and shaping unconventional military tactics. Despite his fame, his writings, including his Diary of Partisan Warfare, faced censorship, as post-war Russia became increasingly repressive.
This memoir presents his firsthand accounts of key campaigns, his meeting with the legendary Suvorov, and his experiences during the Napoleonic Wars. Much of this material, though highly regarded in Russia, has never before been fully translated into English.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJul 3, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Intro
2Chapter 1: Meeting Suvorov
3Chapter 2: Prelude to Eylau
4Chapter 3: The Battle of Eylau
5Chapter 4: General L’Estocq’s Prussian Corps
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6Chapter 5: The Battle of Friedland
7Chapter 6: The Treaty of Tilsit
8Chapter 7: The Finnish War 1808
9Chapter 8: Kulnev and the Battle of Siikajoki
10Chapter 9: The Patriotic War of 1812
11Chapter 10: Moscow Falls
12Chapter 11: The Battle Near Maloyaroslavets
13Chapter 12: The Battle of Liakhovo
14Chapter 13: Assault at Kopys
15Chapter 14: Beresina River Massacre
16Chapter 15: Cossacks
17Chapter 16: Behind the French Lines
18Chapter 17: Napoleon's Lies about Partisans
19Chapter 18: Faking an Army
20Chapter 19: Capture of Dresden
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