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Battle of Vyazma

1812 • Oblast Smolensk Nachhutgefecht

Historical Overview

Russian attack on the exhausted French retreating columns.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Miloradowitsch
  • Strength: ca. 25.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Louis Davout
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Harassing and damaging the French rearguard during retreat.

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