Battle of Dahlenkirchen | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
1,500 8 cannons[1] | 6,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
800[1] | 300[1] |
The Battle of Dahlenkirchen took place on 22 August 1812, between French and allied troops, with a victory of the Russian army of about 6,000 against the French about 1,500 strong.[1]