Battle of Saltanovka

July 23, 1812 · Saltanaŭka

Result French victory

A Russian corps under Nikolay Raevsky attacked French troops under Marshal Davout near Mogilev. The Russians failed to break through but gained time for Bagration's army to escape and later join Barclay.

French Empire and allies

Coalition

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 17,000
Casualties
c. 1,400
Captured
c. 500
Strength
17,000–20,000c. 16,000
Casualties
2,548c. 2,500
Captured
c. 600
Guns
90

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