Battle Name : Polotsk 2

Date(s) : 18 October 1812 - 20 October 1812

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

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Franco-Bavarian Forces and Russian forces

Land battle : Sea battle : Air combat : Seige :

Summary : A significant part of the Russian force were Militia. Although the 3 days of the battle were seen as a drawn match the Franco-Bavarians were now so weak that they had to withdraw from Polotsk towards Witebsk.

Location : A town on the river Dwina in Belarus about 60 miles northwest of Witebsk.

In modern day : Belarus

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