Battle of Shevardino

Battle of Shevardino
Part of the French invasion of Russia

The Attack of the Shevardino Redoubt
by Nikolay Samokish, 1910
Date5 September 1812 (O.S.: 24 August 1812)
Location55°30′25″N 35°47′48″E / 55.50694°N 35.79667°E / 55.50694; 35.79667
Result French victory
Belligerents
First French Empire French Empire
Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic) Kingdom of Italy
Kingdom of Naples Kingdom of Naples
Duchy of Warsaw Duchy of Warsaw
Russian Empire Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Strength
36,000[1] 20,000[1]
Casualties and losses
4,000[1] 6,000[1]
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The Battle of Shevardino took place on 5 September 1812 (24 August = old style), between French and Russian troops, with a victory of the French army.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 437.