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Gorodeczna


Battle Name : Gorodeczna

Date(s) : 12 August 1812

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

Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Austrian & Saxon] over Russian forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

In spite of the French being outnumbered by more than two to one they still inflicted more casualties. The Russians withdrew southwards to Lutzk.

Location

A village in Belarus about 33 miles northest of Brest-Litowsk. (Belarus)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Austrian & Saxon]

Number engaged :
18,000

Casualties :
2,230 (12.39%)

Russian forces

Number engaged :
38,000

Casualties :
3,000 (7.89%)