Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 2.

Frustrated with Pierre's lack of initiative, Vasily arranges a dinner to force him to propose to Helene.

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Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 1.

Back in Russia, Prince Vasily is "helping" Pierre, the new Count Bezukhov, handle his affairs. He maneuvers Pierre close to his daughter Helene, hoping to secure a marriage between them.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 21.

The Russian forces retreat from Schongrabern into the night. Tushin is confronted by Bagration for the loss of his cannon, Andrey is frustrated with the behavior of his senior officers, and Nikolay thinks of home as he lays wounded by the campfire.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 20.

The Russian marksmen, with Dolokhov, drive back the French on the left flank, and Tushin's artillery battery makes a valiant stand on the heights.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 19.

Nikolay Rostov and the Pavlograd Hussars find themselves surrounded on the left flank and launch a daring cavalry charge to break through.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 18.

Andrey, following Bagration, descends into the misty gunsmoke of battle and onto the front lines.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 17.

As battle begins, Andrey finds Bagration. They head to the artillery overlook, from which point Bagration does what he can to lead in the midst of the chaotic battle.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 16.

Andrey surveys the field, prepares for battle, and overhears a philosophical discussion between soldiers.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 15.

Andrey receives a tour of the battlefield. He meets barefoot Captain Tushin and spots Dolokhov trading insults with the French lines.

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Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 14.

The history leading up to the Battle of Schongrabern is established. Bagration moves into position, while Murat makes a blunder that buys the Russian army time.

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