Battle of Borisov

Battle of Borisov
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Kalmyks and Bashkirs attacking French troops at the Berezina
Date21 November 1812
Location
Borisov, Russian Empire
54°13′40″N 28°30′17″E / 54.22778°N 28.50472°E / 54.22778; 28.50472
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Duchy of Warsaw
First French Empire French Empire		 Russian Empire Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Jan Dombrowsky Russian Empire Charles de Lambert (WIA)
Strength
3,000[1] 3,500[1]
Casualties and losses
Entire Army[1] 2,000[1]
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Lambert, Dombrowsky at Borisov on 21 November 1812
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The Battle of Borisov took place on 21 November 1812, between parts of the French army and parts of the Russian armies. The Russian army under Charles de Lambert defeated the French troops under Dombrowsky.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 444.