8 March 1813 - North Germany

The French 1^st and 3^rd corps launch a surprise attack on Gihorn

They face 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th Prussian corps, and are forced to retreat

They do so in order to join the rest of the French army at Brunswick

French lose 1600 infantry and 100 cavalry

Prussians lose 800 infantry

The Prussians also concentrate at Gihorn

Both armies regroup overnight and are ready to continue the battle next day