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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
Summary
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.
Location
A town on the river Dwina in Belarus about 60 miles northwest of Witebsk. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
Franco-Bavarian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 23,000
- Casualties :
- 9,000 (39.13%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 40,000
- Casualties :
- 8,000 (20.00%)
