2 Prussian corps advance past a village as they approach Helmstedt. One brigade on the left has already received one casualty.
THE
Blucher is concerned that both commands on his right have been spotted
The French are now aware that he has the bulk of his cavalry on his right flank
He is also concerned that there are three sets of blinds, against his two, in the centre
There are at least two, and possibly three, French corps holding the centre.
He is satisfied with progress on his left, and content to remain hidden
Despite this he is content to continue to probe with his right, and attack if given a good opportunity.
THE PRUSSIAN PLAN
1 corps and cavalry reserve will advance on right flank
2 and 3 corps will advance in centre but await developments
4 corps will advance on left as far as broken ground
His intention is to attack with his right
Exploit any success with his centre
Hold with his left
Left - Prussian CinC is keeping an eye on 4 corps as they pass between the rough ground towards the French blind at the T junction.
Centre - 3 Prussian corps on the left, and 4 corps on the right, advance towards Helmstedt. The town is held by 2 French corps, with two French blinds in reserve behind the town
Right - 1 Prussian corps on the left, and the cavalry reserve on the right, advance against 3 French corps, who hold the French left flank.
Move 1 – French - blind (chip 4)
Orders: Hold right flank
Remain stationary this move
Not spotted
Move 2 – French - blind (chip 2)
Orders: Hold Helmstedt
Extend and spotted
Put figures on table
Move 3 – Prussian - CinC (chip 7)
Stationary this move
Remain on left flank to keep an eye on his Poor commander
Move 4 - French - 5 corps (chip 3)
Orders: Hold left flank
Artillery fire and miss
Move 5 – French - Blind (chip 5)
Orders: Hold in reserve
Remain stationary this move
Not spotted
Move 6 – Poor Card
Move 7 – Prussian - Blind (chip 9)
Orders : move to Helmstedt on right of main road
Extend and spotted
Put figures on table
Send cavalry forward to spot enemy
Move 8 – French - CinC (chip 1)
Remain stationary this move
With French reserve
Move 9 – Prussian - 3 corps (chip 10)
Orders : move to Helmstedt on left of main road
Extend and spotted
Put figures on the table
Move 10 – 4 Prussian - 4 corps (chip 11)
Orders : move to far side of broken ground
Miss move because Poor card still in play
Move 11 – Prussian - 1 corps (chip 8)
Orders : move to
Artillery fire and miss
Infantry advance
Move 12 – Prussian - reserve (chip 12)
Orders : move to
Artillery fire and miss
Cavalry advance
Move 13 – French - blind (chip 6)
Orders: Hold in reserve
Remain stationary this move
Not spotted
SUMMARY OF MOVE 2
Blucher has made a bad mistake in not being attached to his Poor corps
As a result his left flank has not advanced this move.
He is still concerned that he is unable to spot the enemy reserves in the centre.
He is very pleased with his right flank.
His cavalry reserve are within charge move of the enemy, but still on move orders
He will have to change their orders next move.
