17 May 1813 - Central Germany

Davout is determined to hold Eisenbach

However a major redeployment is necessary before he can resume the offensive

5^th corps is ordered to occupy Eisenbach and secure the Russian depot

2^nd corps will advance in support

14^th corps will rally and hold Meiningen

6^th corps will hold Haaren

Wittgenstein must decide whether to hold Barchfeld or retreat to Dollstadt

Two corps are in rout and a third too far west and very exposed

1^st corps rally and hold Gotha at all costs

2^nd corps retreat in rout

3^rd corps advance and occupy Friedland

4^th corps retreat in rout