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Romanovo


Battle Name : Romanovo

Date(s) : 15 July 1812

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian Foces over French Allies [Poles]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French advanced cavalry [Light Cavalry Brigade of the 17th Division, V [Polish] Corps] pushed ahead too quickly for the Russian Rearguard and received a severe check from Platov's Cossacks.

Location

A village in Belarus on the road from Minsk to Wolkowysk. (Belarus)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Poles]

Number engaged :
700

Casualties :
279 (39.86%)

Russian Foces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
n/a