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1812 CAMPAIGN - BEREZHINA RIVER

 
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This map from the West Point Atlas shows the disposition of forces on 23 November, just before Napoleon reached the Berezhina. Admiral Chichagov was in position to block the crossing but was lured south by a clever feint conducted by Oudinot. Then he and Wittgenstein failed to trap Napoleon at Studenka. The map shows with dotted line Corbineau's cavalry brigade moving south on the west bank and crossing the Berezhina at Studenka before continuing east to join Oudinot on the 22nd at Natsha. His report about this potential crossing was critical for Napoleon. Victor with 12,000 troops is holding Wittgenstein with 30,000 troops north of the road junction at Bobr. The Guard, Junot and Poniatovski have reached that village, while Ney, EugeneandDavout are following along the road from Orsha. Kutuzov is well off the map to the southeast.

 
   

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