Who were the only people to defeat the Russians in the winter in Russia?

great2beme

The French under Napoleon beat the Russians in the battle of Borodino. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borodino Nov 04 09, 2:48 AM

unclerick

Throughout history the harsh Russian winters have discouraged invading armies. Stalin claimed that his two best generals were January and February. Napoleon lost much of his Grand Army during the winter of 1812 when retreating from Moscow. Hitler's army was inadequately prepared. His troops had light clothing and sometimes the engine oil actually froze in their vehicles. The Mongols however were very well adapted for fighting during winter. In some ways they preferred it. Rivers and marshes which would be an obstacle to an invader in warmer months were used as highways when frozen over. Their tough Central Asian ponies could dig through the snow and eat the frozen grass beneath. They conquered Russia in the years 1236 to 1239. http://www.friesian.com/mongol.htm From the link you may have to scroll down to 1236 thru 1239. Nov 04 09, 10:42 AM

great2beme

The Mongols defeated Russia in the siege of Ryazan during the winter of 1237. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Ryazan The Mongols also defeated Russia in the siege of Kiev during the winter of 1240. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Kiev_(1240) Cheringov and Pereyaslav were sacked by the Mongols during the winter of 1239. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasion_of_Rus%27 Nov 04 09, 11:39 AM

Jon53

Arguably the Finns during the Winter War of 1939-40 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finno-Russian_Winter_War Nov 04 09, 12:42 PM

great2beme

During the Winter War, the Finnish were able to defeat the Russians during the following battles: 1)Battle of Salla http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Salla_(1939) 2)Battle of Kollaa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kollaa 3)Battle of Raate Road http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Raate_road 4)First battle of Summa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Summa 5)Battle of Taipale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Taipale 6)Battle of Kelja http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kelja 7)Battle of Suomussalmi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Suomussalmi 8)Battle of Tolvajärvi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tolvaj%C3%A4rvi But ultimately, the Russians were still able to defeat the Finnish to end the war. Unlike the Finnish in the Winter War, the Mongols were able to defeat Russia in the Mongol Invasion of Russia. Nov 04 09, 6:24 PM

dj168

Yup the group I was thinking of were the Mongols. Nov 04 09, 9:13 PM

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