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Battle of Maloyaroslavets

1812 • Oblast Kaluga Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Forced Napoleon to retreat via the already devastated Smolensk route.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Strategic Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Michail Kutusow
  • Strength: ca. 90.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 70.000
  • Casualties: ca. 7.000

Strategic Context

French attempt to breakout into untouched southern provinces.

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