Battle Name : Mohilev

Date(s) : 18 July 1812

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian 2nd Army over French I Corps

Land battle : Sea battle : Air combat : Seige :

Summary : Having avoided battle at Minsk, Bagration marched his 2nd Army south east before crossing the Beresina river and then turning to re-join Barclay de Tolly's 1st Army, thought to be to the North.

Following the Dnieper northwards, they encountered Davout's I Corps blocking the path. He attacked but the French positions held and Bagreation was forced to retire Eastwards.

Location : Around Mohilev of the banks of the Dnieper, Russia.

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