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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