Mohilev

Battle Name : Mohilev

Date(s) : 18 July 1812

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Russian 2nd Army over French I Corps

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Having avoided battle at Minsk, Bagration marched his 2nd Army south east before crossing the Beresina river and then turning to re-join Barclay de Tolly's 1st Army, thought to be to the North.

Following the Dnieper northwards, they encountered Davout's I Corps blocking the path. He attacked but the French positions held and Bagreation was forced to retire Eastwards.

Location

Around Mohilev of the banks of the Dnieper, Russia.

More details

Having avoided battle at Minsk, Bagration marched his 2nd Army south east before corssing the Beresina river and then turning to re-join Barclay de Tolly's 1st Army, thought to be to the North.

Following the Dnieper northwards, they encountered Davout's I Corps blocking the path. He attacked but the French positions held an Bagreation was forced to retire East.