The Battle of Slonim was a battle which took place on 20 October 1812 during the French invasion of Russia.
Battle
Imperial Russian forces, under the command of Yefim Chaplits, took 4 cavalry squadrons, including the 3rd Light Cavalry Lancers Regiment of the Imperial Guard, by surprise.[4]
Notes
References
- ↑ https://archives.gov.by/en/welcome-to-the-archives-of-belarus-website/subject-guides-to-archival-records/historical-events/archival-documents-and-materials-7/history-of-the-war-overview#:~:text=On%208%20(20)%20October%2C,its%20commander%20was%20taken%20prisoner.
- 1 2 3 "Clash of Steel, Battle database - Slonim". www.clash-of-steel.co.uk.
- ↑ "Lithuanian Military under Napoleon in 1812". www.napoleon-series.org.
- ↑ "Participants in the battles | Archives of Belarus".