Battle of Mesoten

Battle of Mesothen
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Theater of military operations
Date26–30 September to 1 October 1812
Location
Mežotne, Russian Empire
56°26′N 24°03′E / 56.433°N 24.050°E / 56.433; 24.050
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire Russian Empire Kingdom of Prussia Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Russian Empire Fabian Steinheil Kingdom of Prussia Ludwig von Yorck
Strength
22,000[1] 16,000[1]
Casualties and losses
4,000[1] 1,250[1]
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Fabian Steinheil at Mesoten 26–30 September to 1 October 1812
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The Battle of Mesothen took place from 26–30 September to 1 October 1812, between the Russian Corps of Finland and the French-allied Prussian Auxiliary Corps. It was fought near the Latvian town of Mežotne (German: Mesothen), then part of the Courland Governorate.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 439.