The Battle of Borodino took place on September 5-7, 1812, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian Empire, led by General Mikhail Kutuzov. This battle is notable for being one of the bloodiest single-day battles in history, with heavy casualties on both sides. Despite fierce fighting, the battle ended inconclusively, with the French army capturing the battlefield but failing to destroy the Russian forces. The Russian army retreated in good order, allowing them to continue resisting the French invasion, which ultimately contributed to Napoleon's downfall in Russia.