Battle of Kulm

Losses

The French lost about 5000 soldiers killed or wounded. Between 7000 and 13000 French soldiers were taken prisoner, including Vandamme. The allies lost approximately 11,000 soldiers killed or wounded.

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In Vandamme's corps were two Polish regiments of Uhlans, part of cavalry divisions under the command of general Jean Corbineau. All these regiments were used by Vandamme to defend against enemy cavalry charges. One regiment was commanded by Colonel Maximilian Fredro (brother of Alexander Fredro, the author of the play "Vengeance") was attacked after withdrawal in defile and was forced to surrender. The other regiment of Uhlans, under command of count Tomasz ?ubie?ski (generally known in English as Thomas ?ubie?ski) successfully withdrew.

Related Topics:
Polish - Uhlans - Jean Corbineau - Alexander Fredro - Tomasz ?ubie?ski

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After the battle Vandamme was accused by Tsar Alexander I of being a brigand and plunderer. He retorted "I am neither a plunderer nor a brigand but in any case, my contemporaries and history will not reproach me for having soaked my hands in the blood of my father." This statement apparently hinted at the widespread belief that Alexander I was implicated in the murder of his father Tsar Paul I (Pavel I).

Related Topics:
Alexander I - Paul I

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