Russian Army of the Danube (1812)

Army · Russian Empire · May 28, 1812 – December 31, 1812

The Russian army freed by peace with the Ottomans in May 1812. Under Admiral Pavel Chichagov it marched north through Ukraine, took Minsk and Borisov and tried to stop the French at the Berezina.

View on map Fought in Napoleonic Wars

Movements

July 31, 1812 Leaves Wallachia after peace with the Ottomans (approximate) Map
September 18, 1812 Joins Tormasov's 3rd Army near Lutsk (approximate) Map
November 16, 1812 Takes Minsk Map
November 21, 1812 Takes Borisov Map
November 26, 1812 – November 29, 1812 Battle of Berezina West bank Map
December 10, 1812 Vilna Map