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BATTLE // January 1, 1812

Battle of Smolensk

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • French Empire180,000
    medium
  • Russian Empire120,000
    medium

French Empire fielded a 1.5 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • French Empire9,000–10,000
    medium5% loss rate
  • Russian Empire6,000–14,000
    medium8% loss rate

Commanders (6)

French Empire

Russian Empire

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