Battle of Swolna | |||||||
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Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
![]() Near Beshenkovichi, on the banks of the Western Dvina, Belarus. July 29, 1812. 1830s | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
9,000[1] | 10,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
700-800[1][2] | 1,500[1][2] |
The Battle of Swolna took place 11 August 1812 near the village of Swolna where Oudinot ran at the river Svolna into the Russians.[1][2]