1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia. It began on 16 August 1812 in what is now the Russian Federation and lasted until 18 August 1812 (about 2 days). The setting was Smolensk. It was part of French invasion of Russia. Those involved included the Russian Empire and the First French Empire.
Before and after
- from 24 June 1812 to 14 December 1812French invasion of Russia
- 2 July 1812Eruption of Tambora
- 21 July 1812Discovery of 12P/Pons–Brooks
- 22 July 1812Battle of Salamanca
- from 16 August 1812 to 18 August 1812Battle of Smolensk
- 22 August 1812Burckhardt rediscovers Petra
- 13 October 1812Battle of Queenston Heights
- from 15 November 1812 to 18 November 1812Battle of Krasnoi
- from 1813 to 1814Creek War
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