At 9am, a squadron of the Bremse hussars passes back through Schrote and takes the track that leads towards Redderblau Hill.
At 9.25am, a message arrives from Rimmer, written at 9.05am. He reports that scouts have penetrated the enemy lines, and have been able to give an excellent assessment of the enemy’s situation. It would seem that the whole of the known enemy force is probably here. They have looted Widenlau and are now on the road about two-thirds of a mile short of Schmallenhardt. They seem to be hurrying on at best speed. Their rear guard is composed of a regiment of hussars, supported by a regiment of jager. The rest of the force consists of two guns, four wagons, two regiments of musketeers, and two regiments of cavalry, plus some additional jager. Rimmer asks if he should he press the enemy in order to bring on an action, or should he simply observe them, exploiting any chances for a quick success against the rearguard? He has with him seven squadrons of hussars, four of dragoons, and five companies of jager.
Baron Hunchmausen decides that without his main infantry force present with Rimmer, a stand up fight may not be wise. He sends a message back to Rimmer advising that he will send infantry support immediately. So, for the moment, Rimmer should confine his actions to attempting to surprise or cut off parts of the enemy’s rearguard. He is to act aggressively but if the enemy round on him in force then he is to pull back, attempt ambushes if feasible, but otherwise wait for infantry support.
Ausgezeichnet!
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