Battle of Loschniza

Battle of Loschniza
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Crossing of the Berezina by Felician Myrbach
Date23 November 1812
Location
Loschniza, Minsk Governorate, Russian Empire
54°13′40″N 28°30′17″E / 54.22778°N 28.50472°E / 54.22778; 28.50472
Result French victory
Belligerents
First French Empire French Empire Russian Empire Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
First French Empire Nicolas Oudinot Russian Empire Pavel Chichagov
Strength
3,600[1] 2,800[1]
Casualties and losses
Unknown[1] 2,000[1]
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The Battle of Loschniza took place on 23 November 1812, between parts of the French army and parts of the Russian armies. The French army under Nicolas Oudinot defeated the Russian troops under Pavel Chichagov.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 445.