Battle of Klyastitsy by Peter Von Hess [Postcard]

Artist: Peter Von Hess [Browse all Peter Von Hess]

On the 30th of July 1812, French Cavalry under command of General
Oudinot were faced with a surprise attack by eight Russian Hussar
and Cossack squadrons, commanded by General Kulnev. At the time
the French occupied the village of Klyastitsy. To prevent its
capture, Oudinot ordered the only bridge to be set on fire, however
the 2nd Batallion Pavlovsk Grenadier Regiment rushed the burning
bridge and the French were forced to retreat. This marked the
battle as a minor, but costly victory for the Russian forces.
Taken from the original book plate published in 1912.

Postcard Size:  6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)