Belarusian lands in the operational plans of Michael B. Barclay de Tolly (1810-1812)
In the article analyzes Russia's operational planning in February 1810 - the first half of 1812 and shows the importance of the Belarusian lands in the strategic plan. It is noted that the position of the Russian leadership in strategic planning in the western theater of war was in constant development. In the case of offensive operations, the Belarusian lands were to become the place of concentration of Russian troops, as well as all the resources for the operation. In the case of defensive war, Belarusian lands were turned into the main theater of combat operations. The Belarusian land was planned to significantly weaken the enemy, after which it becomes possible to make a general battle.