3 May 1813 – Central Germany – Day 3

5^th French army attack 2^nd Russian army at Naumburg

The remainder of both armies take up battle positions either side of the border

4^th French army halt at Weimar, awaiting the outcome of the battle of Naumburg

6^th French army halt at Saalfeld for the same reason

1^st  Russian army halt at Jena, also awaiting the outcome of the battle of Naumburg

However 3^rd Russian army moves right up to the border.

Both sides are also moving supplies forward from their rear depots.

 

The Russians win the battle of Naumburg

The French lose 13 infantry and 4 cavalry casualties (5600 men)

The Russians lose 9 infantry, 5 cavalry and 1 gunner casualties (3600 men)