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Wiasma
Battle Name : Wiasma
Date(s) : 03 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
At this point in Napoleon's retreat the rearguard was provided by I Corps under Davout. The Russians attempted to divide this rearguard from the remainder of the army. Eugène realised what was happening and sent forces back to help. It is worthy of note that because of the depleted state of regiments and squadrons troops from seven other corps were required to fight a way through to Wiasma.
Location
A town on the river Dniepr about 94 miles northeast of Smolensk. (Russia)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 7,000 (28.00%)
Russian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 24,500
- Casualties :
- 1,800 (7.35%)
