Battle of Saltanovka

The Battle of Saltanovka, also known as the Battle of Mogilev (French: Bataille de Mogilev), took place on 23 July 1812 during the early stages of the 1812 French invasion of Russia.

Not to be confused with Siege of Mogilev.

Battle of Saltanovka
Part of the French invasion of Russia

General Rayevsky leading his men into combat at the battle of Saltanovka, painting by Nikolay Samokish (1912)
Date23 July 1812
Location
Saltanovka, Mogilev Governorate, Russian Empire
53.9000°N 30.3333°E / 53.9000; 30.3333
Result French victory
Belligerents
French Empire Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Louis-Nicolas Davout Pyotr Bagration
Nikolay Raevsky
Units involved
Elements of I Corps VII Infantry Corps
Strength

21,500–28,000 men

  • 22,000 infantry
  • 6,000 cavalry
55 guns		 17,000–20,000 men
90 guns
Casualties and losses
1,200 killed, wounded and missing 2,548 killed, wounded and missing
French invasion of Russia
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