1400-1500
24 July 1813
Table at the start of Move 3
Poniatowski starts to deploy his corps to the south of Marienborn. His cavalry have moved forward within charge range of the Prussian hussars to prevent an opportunity charge on the infantry columns.
Bulow is still some distance from the town, and his cavalry brigade is isolated and unsupported.
3rd Prussian Corps
Fortunately Bulow moves first.
With 5CP he can have a double move with his column and still be more than 16” from the nearest enemy.
He also orders his artillery out of the column to engage and drive off the Polish lancers.
XIII French Corps
With 5CP Poniatowski starts to deploy his corps
The artillery move to the right of the town, supported by 4 brigade. This move is protected by the lancers and 1 brigade in square
2 and 3 brigade move towards Marienborn.
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