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Borisov 1
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Borisov 1
Date(s) : 21 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign , Crossing the Beresina ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over Franco-Polish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Both sides fought with great determination, both sides lost heavily. The Russians, the advanced guard of the army of the Danube, seized the vital bridge over the Beresina. The remainder of that army began to close up around Borisov.
Location
A town on the eastern bank of the river Beresina. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
Franco-Polish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 4,400 (88.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (44.44%)
