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Molyatychy
Battle Name : Molyatychy
Date(s) : 30 August 1708
Part of : Second or Great Northern War ,
Outcome : A victory for Swedish Rearguard over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Swedish rearguard under Roos was camped about three miles from the main part of the Swedish army. Prince Michael Golitsyn lead a force of 9000 Russian infantry and 4000 dragoons shrouded in mist across a marsh. The Swedes were caught by surprise and two hours of fierce battle ensued until forces from the main Swedish camp came to the aid of their rearguard. The Russian withdrew in good order.
Technically a Swedish victory but the Tsar was delighted with the first ever attack by Russian infantry on their invaders.
Location
About 75 miles South West of Smolensk, Russia. (Russia)
Casualty figures
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 13,000
- Casualties :
- 2,700 (20.77%)
Swedish Rearguard
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (16.00%)
