Battle of Mir (1812) 1812
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 July 1812 – 10 July 1812 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1812 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Belarus | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | French invasion of Russia | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 53.4500, 26.4667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mir took place on 9 and 10 July 1812 during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Three Polish Lancers divisions battled against Russian cavalry, ending in the first major Russian victory in the war.
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