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Saltanovka [Mohilev]
Battle Name : Saltanovka [Mohilev]
Date(s) : 23 July 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Russian Foces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Reckoned as a French success although a Russian tactical victory in killing twice as many of their enemy. By this engagement the French prevented the 2nd Russian Army joining up with the 1st Russian Army. [It was another 8 days before the junction was effected].
Location
A village 6 miles west of Mohilev. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- 4,134 (14.76%)
Russian Foces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 2,548 (12.74%)
