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Ostrolenka
Battle Name : Ostrolenka
Date(s) : 16 February 1807
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Fourth Coalition , Napoleon's Eylau-Friedland Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After Eylau both sides moved into winter quarters. In spite of this pause a strong Russian column of cavalry and Jägers probed the southern flank of Napoleon's army. This engagement involved an ad hoc grouping of divisions from the French III, IV and VI Corps as well as regiments from other Corps. The Russians were replused with significant losses including one General, Count Suvorov.
Location
A small town [now called Ostroleka] in Poland on the river Narew about 63 miles northwesterly from Warsaw [Warszawa]. (Poland)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 1,173 (5.87%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (13.89%)
