Battle of Dahlenkirchen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Dahlenkirchen
Part of the French invasion of Russia
Painting by Nikolay Samokish
Date 22 August 1812 Location village southeast of Riga on the left bank of the Daugava, Russian Empire 56°56′34″N 24°05′48″E / 56.9428°N 24.0966°E / 56.9428; 24.0966 Result Russian victory
Belligerents
French Empire Prussia	Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Jacques MacDonald Julius von Grawert	Magnus Gustav von Essen
Strength
1,500 8 cannons	6,000
Casualties and losses
800	300

The Battle of Dahlenkirchen took place on 22 August 1812, between French and allied troops, with a victory of the Russian army of about 6,000 against the French about 1,500 strong.

Battle

Position of armies in Courland as of Summer 1812

On 22 August 1812 a Russian attack took place on the right wing of the Prussians at Dahlenkirchen and Olai, and at the same time on the left wing at Schlock and St.Annen. On the right wing, Colonel Horn was completely surprised, and after some resistance he had to retreat. Ultimately, the Prussians were able to stop the attacks, but they gave up Dahlenkirchen because they could not defend it.

Aftermath

The unsuccessful siege of Riga went on.

See also

• List of battles of the French invasion of Russia

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