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Olai
Battle Name : Olai
Date(s) : 22 August 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Prussians] over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although outnumbered by more than three to one the Prussians managed to inflict defeat on the Russians while taking only light casualties themselves.
Location
A small village to the southwest of Riga, Latvia. (Latvia)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Prussians]
- Number engaged :
- 900
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,300
- Casualties :
- 350 (10.61%)
