First Battle of Polotsk (1812)

First Battle of Polotsk (French Empire & Kingdom of Bavaria vs Russian Empire) took place in 1812 during French invasion of Russia.

Battle facts

• Year: 1812
• Date: 1812-08-18
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French invasion of Russia
• Side A: French Empire, Kingdom of Bavaria
• Side B: Russian Empire
• Commanders (A): Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, Nicolas Oudinot
• Commanders (B): Peter Wittgenstein
• Casualties: 2,500–6,000 (French Empire & Kingdom of Bavaria), 1,800–5,500 killed and wounded 1,200–1,500 captured 14 guns (Russian Empire)
• Outcome: See
• Coordinates: 55.483°, 28.800°

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