Battle of Smolensk (1812)
Time: Sunday Aug 16, 1812
Place: Smolensk, Russian Empire
Details: The Russians avoided Napoleon's objective of a decisive engagement and instead retreated deeper into Russia. A brief attempt at resistance was made at Smolensk in August; the Russians were defeated in a series of battles, and Napoleon resumed his advance.
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