Russian 2nd Western Army
Army · Russian Empire · March 1, 1812 – September 7, 1812 · 48,000 strong
The second Russian army of 1812 under Pyotr Bagration. It escaped encirclement in Belarus, joined the 1st Army at Smolensk and held the left flank at Borodino, where Bagration was mortally wounded.
Recorded for Napoleonic Wars.
Engagements 1
Movements
- Around Volkovysk · map
- Battle of Saltanovka near Mogilev · map
- Joins the 1st Western Army at Smolensk · map
- Holds the left flank at Borodino (Battle of Borodino) · map