Battle of Swolna

The Battle of Swolna took place 11 August 1812 near the village of Swolna where Oudinot ran at the river Svolna into the Russians.[1][2]

Battle of Swolna
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Near Beshenkovichi, on the banks of the Western Dvina, Belarus. July 29, 1812. 1830s
Date11 August 1812
Location
Swolna, Belarus
55°43′0″N 28°2′0″E
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Russian Empire French Empire
Commanders and leaders
General d'Auvray Nicolas Oudinot
Strength
9,000[1] 10,000[1]
Casualties and losses
700-800[1][2] 1,500[1][2]
French invasion of Russia
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  Prussian corps
  Napoleon
  Austrian corps

Prelude

Napoleon had sent a Bavarian Corps to reinforce the troops of Oudinot. Although they were hit hard by dysentery Oudinot started a new offensive.[3]

Battle
Svolna river near Valyasy village (Belarus)

Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.[2]

Aftermath

Oudinot retreated behind the Drissa.[2]

Notes
  1. Bodart 1908, p. 434.
  2. Riehn 1990, p. 277.
  3. Riehn 1990, p. 276.

References
  • Bodart, Gaston (1908). Militär-historisches Kriegs-Lexikon (1618-1905). Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  • Riehn, Richard K. (1990). 1812 : Napoleon's Russian campaign. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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