BATTLE // July 9, 1812
Battle of Mir
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Overview
The Battle of Mir took place on 9 and 10 July 1812 during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Three Polish Lancers divisions battled against Russian cavalry, ending in the first major Russian victory in the war.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Duchy of Warsaw3,600medium
- Russia8,500medium
Russia fielded a 2.4 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Duché de Varsovie248–700medium
- Empire russe300medium
Commanders (3)
Duchy of Warsaw
Russia
Matvei PlatovGeneral of the Cavalry
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