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Brili 2
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Brili 2
Date(s) : 28 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign , Crossing the Beresina ,
Outcome : A victory for French and Allied Forces over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Admiral Tchichagov committed only part of his forces against the French bridgehead being held by Oudinot. The thin French line held on desperately until reinforced by elements of the III Corps. The Old Guard were also ordered up in reserve. After a magnificent cavalry charge by Dumerc's Cuirassiers the Russians fell back and left the road open for the French.
Location
On the western bank of the river Beresina opposite Studenka [Studianka] about 10 miles northwest of Borisov (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French and Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (33.33%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 2,600 (21.67%)
