17 March 1813 – Central Germany - Day 4

 

In the north 5^th French corps are ordered to attack Wiessensee

However 2^nd Russian corps have already abandoned the town

They have retreated to Sommerda and moved the depot with them

 

In the centre 1^st, 3^rd and reserve Russian corps retreat to Weimar

6^th French corps enter Erfurt

2^nd and reserve French corps halt, regroup and resupply

 

In the south 14^th Westphalian corps halt, regroup and resupply

 

4 of the 5 French corps are now regrouped and resupplies

2 Russian corps are resupplied, 2 have 1 days supplies, 1 is out of supply

 

The advantage has now passed to the French.