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Beresinalied

Okay, so a long, long time ago, in a place called Switzerland, there was a big battle. The people who were fighting were called the Russians and the French, and they were fighting over who would get to rule the country.

During the battle, the Swiss soldiers were trying to help the Russians, who were their allies. But something terrible happened – the French army was really strong, and they ended up winning the battle.

A lot of people died in the battle, and the Swiss soldiers were really sad about it. So they made a special song to remember the brave soldiers who had fought and died. They called the song the "Beresinalied".

The Beresinalied was a way for the Swiss soldiers to honor their fallen comrades. It's a sad song, but it's also a way to remember the courage and bravery of the soldiers who fought in the battle. Even though the battle was a long time ago, people in Switzerland still sing the Beresinalied today to remember those who sacrificed their lives for their country.