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Wolkowysk [Izabelin]
Battle Name : Wolkowysk [Izabelin]
Date(s) : 14 November 1812 - 16 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Austrian & Saxon] over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A very determined and successful attempt by the Saxons and Austrians to save the southern flank. A large amount of ammunition, money and other provisions were captured when the Austrians got into the Russian rear and took most of their baggage.
Location
A town in southwest Belarus on the river Wolkowysk, about 44 miles southeast of Grodno. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Austrian & Saxon]
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- 1,800 (6.43%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 27,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (14.81%)
