Battle of Kobrin (Kobryn) | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
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Units involved | |||||||
Third Reserve Army of Observation | VII Corps | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
44,000[1] 12,000 participated[2] |
15,000[3] 2,600 participated[2] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
600 killed or wounded[2] |
300 killed or wounded 2,300 captured 8 guns & 4 standards[2] |
The Battle of Kobrin,[1][2] or the Battle of Kobryn,[4] took place on 27 July 1812 between the Russian and Saxon forces in the city of Kobrin (Kobryn) at the initial stage of the French invasion of Russia. The battle was a clear victory of the Russian forces.[2][5]