Battle of Shevardino | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
![]() The Attack of the Shevardino Redoubt by Nikolay Samokish, 1910 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
36,000[1] | 20,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4,000[1] | 6,000[1] |
The Battle of Shevardino took place on 5 September 1812 (24 August = old style), between French and Russian troops, with a victory of the French army.[1]