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Korelitchi
Battle Name : Korelitchi
Date(s) : 09 July 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Foces over French Allies [Poles]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A Polish cavalry probe was firmly repulsed by the Don Cossacks of the Russian First Army of the West. Not the most auspicious start to Napoleon's thrust at Moscow.
Location
A village near Mir in Belarus. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Poles]
- Number engaged :
- 900
- Casualties :
- 356 (39.56%)
Russian Foces
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
