ORDER OF BATTLE // January 1, 1812
Battle of Smolensk
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 300,000 estimated
French Empire
180,000
Medium-confidence figure
Russian Empire
120,000
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
Battle of Smolensk, French invasion of Russia.
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