The Battle Hostile_encounter of Krasnoi ( `` Krasny '' ) ( November 15 to 18 , 1812 ) was a series of skirmishes fought Hostile_encounter in the final stage of Napoleon 's retreat Escaping from Moscow .

Lacking sufficient artillery , cavalry and supplies Supply to wage battle , Napoleon 's objective Aiming at Krasnoi was to collect Come_together his scattered Dispersal troops and to resume Process_start his retreat Escaping .

Napoleon was thus able to withdraw Escaping part of his army before the Russians seized Conquering Krasnoi .

Despite Napoleon 's success Achieve in saving Rescuing part of his army from destruction Destroying at Krasnoi , overall the encounter Hostile_encounter was ruinous Catastrophe for the French .

More fighting Hostile_encounter at the Battle of Vyazma and the Battle of Krasnoi resulted in Causation further losses for the French .