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Polotsk 2


Battle Name : Polotsk 2

Date(s) : 18 October 1812 - 20 October 1812

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Franco-Bavarian Forces and Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A significant part of the Russian force were Militia. Although the 3 days of the battle were seen as a drawn match the Franco-Bavarians were now so weak that they had to withdraw from Polotsk towards Witebsk.

Location

A town on the river Dwina in Belarus about 60 miles northwest of Witebsk. (Belarus)

Casualty figures

Franco-Bavarian Forces

Number engaged :
23,000

Casualties :
9,000 (39.13%)

Russian forces

Number engaged :
40,000

Casualties :
8,000 (20.00%)