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Thorn
Battle Name : Thorn
Date(s) : 16 February 1813 - 16 April 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French & Allied Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Russian follow up to Napoleon's retreat reached the stage of the reduction of French strong points. Thorn was garrisoned in part by the remnants of units which had retreated from Russia. The French and Polish prisoners went into captivity but the bavarians were allowed to return home under the condition that they did not fight against Russia or her allies during 1813.
Location
A fortified town on the river Vistula about 90 miles south of Danzig. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- 4,500 (100.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
