Battle of Kobrin

Battle of Kobrin (Kobryn)
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Theater of military operations
Date27 July 1812
Location
Kobrin, Russian Empire; present-day Kobryn, Belarus
52°12′58″N 24°21′59″E / 52.21611°N 24.36639°E / 52.21611; 24.36639
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire Russian Empire Kingdom of Saxony
Commanders and leaders
Russian Empire Alexander Tormasov
Russian Empire Yefim Tschaplitz
Russian Empire Karl Lambert
Jean Reynier
H. von Klengel  Surrendered
Units involved
Third Reserve Army of Observation VII Corps
Strength
44,000[1]
12,000 participated[2]
15,000[3]
2,600 participated[2]
Casualties and losses
600 killed or wounded[2] 300 killed or wounded
2,300 captured
8 guns & 4 standards[2]
Map
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Kobrin
Alexander Tormasov at Kobrin 27 July 1812
Alexander Tormasov at Kobrin 27 July 1812
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The Battle of Kobrin,[1][2] or the Battle of Kobryn,[4] took place on 27 July 1812 between the Russian and Saxon forces in the city of Kobrin (Kobryn) at the initial stage of the French invasion of Russia. The battle was a clear victory of the Russian forces.[2][5]

  1. ^ a b Mikaberidze, Alexander (2007). The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon Against Kutuzov. Pen & Sword Military. pp. 5–6. ISBN 9781844156030.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Bodart 1908, p. 434.
  3. ^ Velichko et al. 1913.
  4. ^ Riehn 1990, p. 268-272.
  5. ^ zapadrus 2021.

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