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Battle of Valutino

1812 • Smolensk Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Bloody rearguard action; Russians managed to escape encirclement.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Tactical French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Michel Ney
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Barclay de Tolly
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 9.000

Strategic Context

French attempt to intercept the Russian retreat after Smolensk.

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