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Novo Swerschen
Battle Name : Novo Swerschen
Date(s) : 13 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Allies [Poles]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
In this action the Russians captured intact the strategically important bridge over the river Niemen. Their losses were 'light'.
Location
A village in Belarus on the upper reaches of the Niemen river about 44 miles southwest of Minsk. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Poles]
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (28.57%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
