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Mesoten
Battle Name : Mesoten
Date(s) : 29 September 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Prussians] over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Althoughoutnumberedoverall by nearly two to one the Prussian made full use of their superiority in cavalry. Losses on both sides were said to be light. The Russians withdrew to Riga.
Location
A village on the river Aa in Latvia about 19 miles southeast of Mitau [now Jelgava]. (Latvia)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Prussians]
- Number engaged :
- 5,400
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,200
- Casualties :
- n/a
