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The Battle of Swolna took place 11 August 1812 near the village of Swolna where Oudinot ran at the river Svolna into the Russians.
Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.
Prelude
Napoleon had sent a Bavarian Corps to reinforce the troops of Oudinot. Although they were hit hard bydysentery
Dysentery (UK pronunciation: , US: ), historically known as the bloody flux, is a type of gastroenteritis that results in bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain, and a feeling of incomplete defecation. Complications ...
Oudinot started a new offensive.
Battle
Neither side was able to enforce the crossing of the Svolna.
Aftermath
Oudinot retreated behind the Drissa.See also
*List of battles of the French invasion of Russia
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This is a list of sieges, land and naval battles of the French invasion of Russia (24 June – 14 December 1812).
See also
* Attrition warfare against Napoleon
* Lists of battles of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic War ...
Notes
References
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* Battles of the French invasion of Russia Battles of the Napoleonic Wars Battles involving Russia Battles involving France Conflicts in 1812 July 1812 events August 1812 events 19th century in the Russian Empire 1812 in the Russian Empire 1812 in Belarus {{France-battle-stub