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General Bennigsen

A senior Russian general who often clashes with Kutúzov.

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Also known as Bennigsen, Count Bennigsen

First appearance: xxv

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CACount ArakchéevPNPrince NesvítskiVDVasíli DenísovBIBilíbinPBPierre BezúkhovGBGeneral Bennigsen

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  • Group 2
  • Group 7
  • Group 1
  • Group 3

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