The Russian position at Krasny formed gradually on successive days following November 15, when the 3,500 strong flying advance guard of Adam Ozharovsky reached Krasny, and the 17,000 troops of Miloradovich took position alongside the eastern road leading into Krasny from Smolensk.
The Russian position at Krasny formed gradually on successive days following November 15. The 3,500 strong flying advance guard of Adam Ozharovsky reached Krasny. The 17,000 troops of Miloradovich took position alongside the eastern road. This eastern road was leading into Krasny from Smolensk.