Battle of Smoliani
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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At the Battle of Smoliani (November 13–14, 1812), the Russians under General Peter Wittgenstein defeated the French forces of Marshal Claude Victor and Marshal Nicholas Oudinot. This battle was the last effort of the French to reestablish their northern flank in Russia, known as the "Dwina Line". Previously, the French had been defeated in this sector at the Second battle of Polotsk (October 18–20, 1812) and at the Battle of Czasniki (October 31, 1812)
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Battle of Smoliani | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
The night bivouac of Napoleon's army during the retreat from Russia. | |||||||
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Russian Empire | French Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Peter Wittgenstein |
Claude Victor Nicholas Oudinot | ||||||
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30,000 troops:
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approx. 25,000 troops available:
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3,000 | 3,000 |
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