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Occupation of Minsk


Battle Name : Occupation of Minsk

Date(s) : 08 July 1812

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

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French I Corps and Russian 2nd Army

Type of battle : Land

Napoleon's second attempt to bring the Russian army to battle failed when Davout's corps were sent to catch Bagration at the city of Minsk. As Davout arrived, Bagration was leaving, after destroying everything of use and burning bridges as they went.