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Golovchtchitzy
Battle Name : Golovchtchitzy
Date(s) : 02 August 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 French had to fall back on Polotsk after being caught in this very successful Russian ambush. Though casualty figures are not known they are said to be moderate French losses and light Russian losses.
Location
A village in northern Belarus close to the river Drissa and north of Polotsk. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 13,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
