Duben

No sooner had Dombrowski fallen back before Langeron than the division of General Delmas hove in sight up the Duben road with his large convoys.

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Nevertheless, the advantages offered by a central position were still open to him; for the time being, therefore, the French troops which had reached Duben would continue to advance, part on Dessau (where Bernadotte was reported to be), part on Wittenberg (where they could cross the Elbe and thereafter threaten a drive on Rosslau).

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

Nevertheless, the advantages offered by a central position were still open to him; for the time being, therefore, the French troops which had reached Duben would continue to advance, part on Dessau (where Bernadotte was reported to be), part on Wittenberg (where they could cross the Elbe and thereafter threaten a drive on Rosslau).

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

Four hours later, Napoleon was writing to Macdonald: My Cousin, I hope that you will arrive here Duben in good time today.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

With 150,000 men under command, the Emperor prepared to pounce on Blücher, and on the 9th the move on Duben began.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

No sooner had Dombrowski fallen back before Langeron than the division of General Delmas hove in sight up the Duben road with his large convoys.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

Here again the country lay open and fairly level, with a number of roads radiating out toward Halle, Duben and Eilenburg.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

With 150,000 men under command, the Emperor prepared to pounce on Blücher, and on the 9th the move on Duben began.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

Four hours later, Napoleon was writing to Macdonald: My Cousin, I hope that you will arrive here Duben in good time today.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966

Here again the country lay open and fairly level, with a number of roads radiating out toward Halle, Duben and Eilenburg.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF NAPOLEON DAVID G. CHANDLER 1966