2 March 1813 – North Germany - Day 2

In the north 3^rd French corps enter Gifhorn

1^st Prussian corps retreat towards Weyhausen

In the centre Napoleon awaits the outcome of the battle of Wolfenbuttel

Blucher is undecided whether to support 1^st corps or attack

He does neither and waits to see what develops

In the south 13^th Polish corps attack 3^rd Prussian corps at Wolfenbuttel

The battle is hard fought on both sides, and both suffer heavy casualties

At nightfall the Prussians have one brigade left, the French two

Blucher orders them to retreat