Which famous battle took place near Vitebsk in 1812?
Battle of Austerlitz
Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Leipzig
Battle of Vitebsk
Answer
The Battle of Vitebsk took place in 1812 during the French invasion of Russia, as part of the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was fought between French and Russian forces near the city of Vitebsk.
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