Episode 2 of 3
Russian victory at Klyastitsy
- When
- 30 July – 1 August 1812 (O.S. 18–20 July)
- Where
- village of Klyastitsy on the road between Polotsk and Sebezh
- Part of
- Battle of Klyastitsy
After attacks and counterattacks the Russians forced Oudinot back to Klyastitsy and captured the disputed village, at heavy cost to both sides.
After several attacks and counterattacks, the Russian advance forced Oudinot to retreat to Klyastitsy. The result was a Russian victory, their forces capturing the disputed village of Klyastitsy. The whole corps of General Peter Wittgenstein, together with Kulnev's vanguard, stood up to Oudinot's French corps with heavy losses on both sides.
Sources
- Battle of Klyastitsy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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