15 March 1813 – Central Germany - Day 2

Russians transfer 2 days supplies from Weimar to Sommerda

 

5^th French corps retreat to Eisenach

2^nd Russian corps establish depot at Wiessensee

 

2^nd, 6^th and French reserve corps deploy to attack Erfurt

1^st, 3^rd and Russian reserve deploy to attack Erfurt

 

The battle of Suhl is an encounter battle.

Both 14^th Westphalian and 4^th Russian corps have orders to take the town

Suhl is a fortified town, and close its gates to both armies

The battle if fought outside the town, and the Westphalian corps win

 

Westphalian lose 400 casualties

Russians lose 1500 casualties