Battle of Swolna
Part of the French invasion of Russia
Near Beshenkovichi, on the banks of the Western Dvina, Belarus. July 29, 1812. 1830s
Date 11 August 1812 Location Swolna, Russian Empire 55°43′0″N 28°2′0″E / 55.71667°N 28.03333°E / 55.71667; 28.03333 Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Russian Empire	French Empire
Commanders and leaders
General d'Auvray	Nicolas Oudinot
Strength
9,000[1]	10,000[1]
Casualties and losses
700-800[1][2]	1,500[1][2]

The Battle of Swolna took place 11 August 1812 near the village of Swolna where Oudinot ran at the river Svolna into the Russians.^[1][2]

Prelude

Napoleon had sent a Bavarian Corps to reinforce the troops of Oudinot. Although they were hit hard by dysentery Oudinot started a new offensive.^[3]

Battle

Svolna river near Valyasy village (Belarus)

Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.^[2]

Aftermath

Oudinot retreated behind the Drissa.^[2]

See also

• List of battles of the French invasion of Russia

Notes

References

• Bodart, Gaston (1908). Militär-historisches Kriegs-Lexikon (1618-1905). Retrieved 7 April 2021.
• Riehn, Richard K. (1990). 1812 : Napoleon's Russian campaign. ISBN 9780070527317. Retrieved 7 April 2021.

External links

• Media related to Battle of Swolna at Wikimedia Commons