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Golovchtchitzy


Battle Name : Golovchtchitzy

Date(s) : 02 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

The French had to fall back on Polotsk after being caught in this very successful Russian ambush. Though casualty figures are not known they are said to be moderate French losses and light Russian losses.

Location

A village in northern Belarus close to the river Drissa and north of Polotsk. (Belarus)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
9,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian forces

Number engaged :
13,000

Casualties :
n/a