Battle of Mesoten

The Battle of Mesoten was fought during Napoleon's invasion of Russia, on 29 September 1812, between Russian forces under General Fabian Steinheil, and the Prussian army, commanded by Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg.

Background
In September 1812 the Russian army launched an offensive against the Prussian auxiliary corps. Prussian commander York has concentrated its troops to protect its artillery (110 guns), located near the city of Riga. But sent small detachments (several thousand soldiers each) to Mezoten and Grefental.

Action
On September 29 Prussians went on the offensive and attacked advanced Russian squad in Mezoten. The battle lasted all day, at night Russians retreated.

Consequences
Defeated, Russian retreated to Riga and ceased active operations.