A welcome development for Colonel Kluck und Gluck! The vanguard of Baron Hunchmausen's column, a squadron of the Schmettering Hussars under Major Zchtiffi has arrived. Displaying great initiative, the major has swung his force around the battlefield, and now approaches from the flank! The major's initial plan is that he might charge the enemy that were between the buildings to his front: “G for Gelderland!” However, the dismounted enemy hussars have now either occupied buildings or are behind a hedge. Zchtiffi decides to dismount three of his squadrons and push them into the woods on his left - from there, he can molest the mounted enemy squadron with carbine fire.
Colonel von Pfanenstiel sees the enemy force arrives and grumbles loudly. 'Bah! We would have seen their dust cloud and been able to charge them while they were in march column! No matter - they are clearly the most pressing threat! Fourth Squadron! Form line! We will not charge them until they clear the wood but then... we shall have at them! Second squadron, once in the buildings can give fire, or if they are still behind the hedge, pivot and give fire!'
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