Battle of Swolna

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Battle of Swolna
Part of the French invasion of Russia
Beshenkovichi 1d.jpg
Near Beshenkovichi, on the banks of the Western Dvina, Belarus. July 29, 1812. 1830s
Date11 August 1812
Location
Swolna, Belarus
55°43′0″N 28°2′0″E / 55.71667°N 28.03333°E / 55.71667; 28.03333
Result inconclusive
Belligerents
Russian Empire Russian Empire First French Empire French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Russian Empire General d'Auvray First French Empire Nicolas Oudinot
Strength
9,000[1] 10,000[1]
Casualties and losses
700-800[1][2] 1,500[1][2]
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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[]

Svolna river near Valyasy village (Belarus)

Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.[2]

Aftermath[]

Oudinot retreated behind the Drissa.[2]

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 434.
  2. ^ a b c d e Riehn 1990, p. 277.
  3. ^ 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.


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