The Battle of Mir on 9th of July 1812 by Nikolai Pavlovich Krasovsky [Postcard]

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 Rozniecki, 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.

Collectors postcard - first edition of 90 cards.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)