Three
of the four Russian corps are in position to hold the Erfurt to Rudolstadt
bridge over the river Saale. The fourth
corps is ordered to abandon Hofelfelden and march north to join them. However they will not arrive until 12 July.
Davout
has only two corps in position to attack.
6th corps east of the river and 2nd corps west of
the river. He orders 6th
corps to attack at daybreak. 14th
corps will arrive at 0800 and 5th corps is expected by 1200.
The
Gods of War smile on Davout and he achieves a comprehensive victory with
minimum loss. By nightfall all four corps
have crossed the river Saale, for the loss of only 1300 casualties and one
brigade in rout.
Two
of the three Russian corps are in rout, and the third in retreat. Wittgenstein has lost 6900 casualties and 6
guns. 8 of his 12 infantry brigades,
and 2 of his 3 cavalry brigades, are in rout.
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