War and Peace · Character
Plátov
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 98
Plátov is a name associated with Cossack command and swift movement across the military landscape. The brief references give him a sense of force and initiative, while leaving the man himself largely unseen.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 98
- Books
- 1
Plátov is identified as a Cossack commander whose forces scout, join the main army, and operate near the French during the retreat. He is described as unable to resist the urge to strike at two French corps near Vyázma, and later as having caught Napoleon twice without managing to hold him. The narrative records his military actions but gives little access to his private character or personal life.
Description
The text provides no physical portrait of Plátov. His age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and specific clothing are not stated; only his role as a Cossack commander is established.
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- MI
Mikhail Illarionovich Kutúzovcommander in chief and subordinate commander
Plátov is one of the commanders eager to attack the retreating French; Kutúzov attempts to prevent the troops from wasting lives in such actions.
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