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Lautschkruge


Battle Name : Lautschkruge

Date(s) : 30 September 1812

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Prussians] over Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Exact figures are not know but Prussian casualties were said to be light. The Russian lost some killed and wounded in addition to 608 men of 3rd Jäger Regt. captured by cavalry as they were trying to form a square.

Location

A village to the south of Riga, Latvia. (Latvia)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Prussians]

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian forces

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
n/a