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Polotsk 2

Battle Name : Polotsk 2

Date(s) : 18 October 1812 - 20 October 1812

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Franco-Bavarian Forces and Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

A significant part of the Russian force were Militia. Although the 3 days of the battle were seen as a drawn match the Franco-Bavarians were now so weak that they had to withdraw from Polotsk towards Witebsk.

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