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Sunday, December 20, 2020

21 March 1813 – Central Germany - Day 8



The French victory at Weimar forced General Wittgenstein to order a general retreat.

 

Second French army was already over extended, and at the furthest extent of their lines of supply.   Despite this Marshal Davout ordered 2nd and 6th corps, and the reserve, to continue to advance towards Weimar.  Occupation of the Russian main supply base would seal his victory

 

5th corps was ordered to regroup at Wiessensee, and 14th corps at Saalfeld.

 

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