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First Battle of Polotsk

August 17–18, 1812 · First Battle of Polotsk

Part of French invasion of Russia

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First Battle of Polotsk

Saint-Cyr held Polotsk against Wittgenstein after Oudinot was wounded.

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French Empire and allies

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