Klyastitsy: undeservedly forgotten victory of Russian arms
the Battle near the village of Klyastitsy, which is now almost forgotten, was the first major Russian victory in the war of 1812. It greatly raised the spirit of the Russian society. However, the main theater of military operations both Russian armies under the command of Barclay de Tolly and Prince Bagration retreated under the onslaught of Napoleon.
the Battle near the village of Klyastitsy, which is now almost forgotten, was the first major Russian victory in the war of 1812. It greatly raised the spirit of the Russian society. However, the main theater of military operations both Russian armies under the command of Barclay de Tolly and Prince Bagration retreated under the onslaught of Napoleon.
