In 1812, Napoleon's Military gets into Russia. Kutuzov asks Bolkonsky to join him as a personnel officer, yet the prince demands a command in the field. Pierre sets out to watch the upcoming battle between the armies. Throughout the Fight of Borodino, he volunteers to help in a weapons battery. Bolkonsky's system waits in the get, yet he is struck by a shell. Both Anatol as well as Bolkosnky suffer extreme wounds. The French Army is victorious and advances on Moscow.