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Moshaisk
Battle Name : Moshaisk
Date(s) : 10 September 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French & Allied Forces over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Marshall Murat commanding the French Advanced Guard caught the Russian II Corps around the town. The Russians although outnumbered fought well, attempting to protect some 10,000 men who had been wounded at Borodino. The Frenc took all these wounded prisoner.
Location
A town 8 miles east of Borodino and about 59 miles from Moscow. (Russia)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (20.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,600
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (23.26%)
