Battle of Slonim
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
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The Battle of Slonim was a battle which took place on 20 October 1812 during the French invasion of Russia.
| Battle of Slonim | |||||||
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| Part of the French invasion of Russia | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Russian Empire |
 Duchy of Warsaw | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Yefim Chaplits |
Jan Konopka (POW)[1] | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Unknown | 3rd Light Cavalry Lancers Regiment of the Imperial Guard | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 900[2] | 600[2] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 480 casualties[2][a] | ||||||
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]