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Occupation of Minsk
Battle Name : Occupation of Minsk
Date(s) : 08 July 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French I Corps and Russian 2nd Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Napoleon's second attempt to bring the Russian army to battle failed when Davout's corps were sent to catch Bagration at the city of Minsk. As Davout arrived, Bagration was leaving, after destroying everything of use and burning bridges as they went.
Location
City of Minsk, Russia (Russia)
More details
Napoleon's second attempt to bring the Russian army to battle failed as well when Davout's corps were sent to catch Bagration at the city of Minsk. As Davout arrived, Bagration was leaving, after destroying everything of use and burning bridges as they went.
Casualty figures
French I Corps
- Number engaged :
- 50,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian 2nd Army
- Number engaged :
- 45,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
