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Victory Report from the Battle of Bredino 1812 Dispatch
A transcribed dispatch from Cathcart to Castlereagh details the September 6 1812 left flank assault at Bredino near Smolensk. Russian forces under Koutousoff repelled French attacks with heavy losses and captured several guns. The report praises Russian resilience, notes reinforcements from Moscow and Revel, and records officer casualties and honors.
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Wibcoppt Castlereagh
Viscount Cathcart
Russias
St. Petersburgh
Bredino
Mojaiske
Tjate
Smolensk
Moscow
Buonaparte
Koutouroff
Koucougaf
Prenadiers
Prince Bagration
Koutousoff
Banda
Wirtemperg
Platow
Cossars
Tata
Cal Ridssiai
Ab Ieee
Tewanty
Wbole
Sen
Treich
Russivda
Jurietliti
Moldavia
Wali Amuanti
Helingfotsy
Laddads
Revel
Riga
Walt Penstein
Asseis
Big Imperia Maj.sty
Jaspers
Eaul- Vale
Puornang
Heugé
Cathcart