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Slonim


Battle Name : Slonim

Date(s) : 20 October 1812

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Four squadrons of Lancers of the Imperial Guard were caught by a mixed Russian force of Hussars and Cossacks. The French regiment was destroyed.