The Battle of Mir on 9th of July 1812 by Nikolai Pavlovich Krasovsky [Postcard]
The Battle of Mir on 9th of July 1812 by Nikolai Pavlovich Krasovsky [Postcard]
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Artist: Nikolai Pavlovich Krasovsky [Browse all Nikolai Pavlovich Krasovsky]
A cavalry engagement at the battle of Mir, between Russian
Cossacks under the command of General Matvei Platov and
Polish lancers of the 4th Light Cavalry Division under the
command of General Aleksander Rożniecki, who were part of
Napoleons Grand Army. The Russian victory at Mir marked the
first major victory for the Russian forces during Napoleons
campaign in Russia.
Taken from the original book plate published in 1912.
Postcard Size: 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)