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Battle Of Kaidanava
The Battle of Kaidanowo was fought on Sunday, 15 November 1812, near the village of Dzyarzhynsk, Kaidanowo, part of the Russian Empire at the time. A Polish-Lithuanian, Württembergian, and French force under Polish General of 1,300-2,000 was defeated by seasoned Russian forces led by General Charles de Lambert (soldier), Charles de Lambert of about 3,800-4,000. Background On one side was General Kossecki's division, which had been mauled two days previously at Battle of Nowo Schwerschen, Nowo Schwerschen, reinforced after the battle with Württembergian infantry and French cavalry units. On the other side was cavalry from the Army of the Danube (1806–1812), Army of the Danube. Order of Battle According to Pugačiauskas, the regiments under Kossecki were: * incompletely formed 22nd Lithuanian Infantry Regiment (1,500) * 18th Lithuanian Uhlan Regiment (940) * Kossakowski's ''Chasseurs à Pied, Chasseurs à pied'' Regiment (two battalions, total 634) Battle Lambert mount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Invasion Of Russia
The French invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian campaign (), the Second Polish War, and in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812 (), was initiated by Napoleon with the aim of compelling the Russian Empire to comply with the Continental System, continental blockade of the United Kingdom. Widely studied, Napoleon's incursion into Russia stands as a focal point in military history, recognized as among the list of battles by casualties, most devastating military endeavors globally. In a span of fewer than six months, the campaign exacted a staggering toll, claiming the lives of nearly a million soldiers and civilians. On 24 June 1812 and subsequent days, the initial wave of the multinational Grande Armée crossed the Neman River, marking the entry from the Duchy of Warsaw into Russia. Employing extensive forced marches, Napoleon rapidly advanced his army of nearly half a million individuals through European Russia, Western Russia, encompassing present-day Belarus, in a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
