Battle of Swolna
Battle of Swolna | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
Near Beshenkovichi, on the banks of the Western Dvina, Belarus. July 29, 1812. 1830s | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Russian Empire | French Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
General d'Auvray | Nicolas Oudinot | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
9,000[1] | 10,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
700-800[1][2] | 1,500[1][2] |
French invasion of Russia
The Battle of Swolna took place 11 August 1812 near the village of Swolna where Oudinot ran at the river Svolna into the Russians.[1][2]
Prelude[]
Napoleon had sent a Bavarian Corps to reinforce the troops of Oudinot. Although they were hit hard by dysentery Oudinot started a new offensive.[3]
Battle[]
Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.[2]
Aftermath[]
Oudinot retreated behind the Drissa.[2]
Notes[]
- ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 434.
- ^ a b c d e Riehn 1990, p. 277.
- ^ Riehn 1990, p. 276.
References[]
- Bodart, Gaston (1908). Militär-historisches Kriegs-Lexikon (1618-1905). Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- Riehn, Richard K. (1990). 1812 : Napoleon's Russian campaign. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
Categories:
- Conflicts in 1812
- Battles of the Napoleonic Wars
- Battles involving Russia
- Battles involving France
- 19th century in the Russian Empire
- 1812 in the Russian Empire
- 1812 in Belarus
- July 1812 events
- August 1812 events
- Battles of the French invasion of Russia
- Russian battle stubs
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