What the records say
- When
- 29 Sep 1812
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 56.44° N, 24.05° E
- Description
- 1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Mesoten
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
The Battle of Mesothen (Mesoten) took place from 26–30 September to 1 October 1812, between the Russian Corps of Finland and the French-allied Prussian Auxiliary Corps. It was fought near the Latvian town of Mežotne, then part of the Courland Governorate. The battle involved several separate engagements that made it categorized as an operation.
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