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Swolna
Battle Name : Swolna
Date(s) : 11 August 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Inspite of the fact that these were very experienced French troops, II Corps, commanded by a competent Marshall, Oudinot, they were outnumbered by two to one and were defeated.
Location
A village on the river Swolna about 56 miles east of Dugavpils. (Latvia)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (16.67%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (4.00%)
