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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

7 July 1813 – Central Germany



Davout has achieved the campaign objective of taking Erfurt
The Russians hold a strong defensive position on the east bank of the river Saale
He decides to hold the west bank, resupply and leave the initiative to Wittgenstein

The Russians are in a strong defensive position, but must retake Erfurt
Wittgenstein orders 1st and 4th corps to hold and resupply from Rudolstadt
He also orders 2nd corps to move south towards the main army
But to remain within supporting distance of Weissensee
If the French follow he will attack them as they cross the river
If they move south on the west bank he will join the main army
It will take longer for 14th corps to rejoin the main army.

14th corps advance to secure the bridge, and await orders from Davout

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