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Staroi-Borisov
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Staroi-Borisov
Date(s) : 27 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Russian Campaign , Crossing the Beresina ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French attempting to march from Borisov to the bridges at Studianka were intercepted by the advanced guard of Wittgenstein's Detached Corps. Initially numbers were matched but the Russiaofns built up their strength as further elements of the Corp arrived. Only one French battalion managed to fight its way through. On the morning of the 28th all remaining troops surrendered.
Location
A village almost 3 miles west of Borisov and the river Beresina. (Belarus)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 11,500 (95.83%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (16.67%)
