Battle of Vyazma

The Battle of Vyazma (3 November 1812; 22 October by OS), occurred at the beginning of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. In this encounter a Russian force commanded by General Miloradovich inflicted heavy losses on the rear guard of the Grande Armée. Although the French thwarted Miloradovich's goal of encircling and destroying the corps of Marshal Davout, they withdrew in a partial state of disorder due to ongoing Russian harassment and heavy artillery bombardments. The French reversal at Vyazma, although indecisive, was significant due to its damaging impact on several corps of Napoleon's retreating army.

This article is about the 1812 battle. For the World War II battles around Vyazma, see Battle of Bryansk, Vyazma airborne operation, and Operation Hannover.
Battle of Vyazma
Part of the French invasion of Russia

Battle of Vyazma, by Peter von Hess
Date3 November 1812 (22 Oct. by OS)
Location
Vyazma, Russian Empire
55°12′N 34°15′E
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mikhail Miloradovich Louis Nicolas Davout
Eugène de Beauharnais
Michel Ney
Józef Antoni Poniatowski
Józef Zajączek
Strength
26,500 troops 37,000 (24,000 engaged)
Casualties and losses
1,800 to 2,500 4,000 killed and wounded; 2,000 prisoners
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