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Battle of Krasnoi

1812 • Oblast Smolensk Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Heavy losses for the Grande Armée; Napoleon had to intervene personally.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Michail Kutusow
  • Strength: ca. 50.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 40.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Struggle to maintain what remained of the army's structure.

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