In the Russian campaign Junot's record was erratic; he was blamed for allowing the Russian army to retreat following the Battle of Smolensk (17 August), but at the Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812) he commanded the 8th Corps competently.
Di dalam kampanye Rusia rekor Junot ditentukan; ia disalahkan karena membiarkan tentara Rusia untuk mundur di dalam Pertempuran Smolensk berikut (17 Agustus), namun pada Pertempuran Borodino (7 September 1812) ia memimpin Korps 8 dengan kompeten.