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Winkowo
Battle Name : Winkowo
Date(s) : 18 October 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Russians had lulled Murat into a false sense of security for a few weeks before hitting him with a surprise attack. By this point in the campaign the strength of the French cavalry was severely diminished. Murat had to fight his way through to Moscow from which Napoeon was beginning his retreat. The Russians were now reorganized and ready to go onto the offensive.
Location
A village about 42 miles southwest of Moscow near the present town of Visokinichi. (Russia)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (19.44%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 36,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (4.17%)
