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Did the field marshal who defeated Napoleon wear an eye patch? (VIDEO)
Dina Setdikova
Apr 03 2026
History
Everyone remembers the great Russian military commander Mikhail Kutuzov with an eye patch. But did he actually wear one?
Kutuzov
Dina Setdikova
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