War and Peace: resumen de Book 3: 1805, Chapter 14

Qué sucede

1. Before daylight, Russian troops on the left prepare to march and follow Austrian guides into thickening fog.
2. The soldiers initially march cheerfully, reassured by the many other Russian columns around them.
3. Redirected Austrian cavalry blocks the infantry for an hour, turning confidence into anger at the arrangements and their allies.
4. Three columns descend into the valley and exchange fire near the Goldbach Stream amid poor visibility and confused orders.
5. Napoleon watches Russian troops leave the Pratzen Heights and recognizes that their center is vulnerable.
6. As the sun clears the mist, Napoleon orders his main forces to advance toward the heights.

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En qué fijarte

Napoleon sees the Russian movement confirm his expectations. His clearer view contrasts with the uncertainty among the troops below and supports his decision to attack their center.

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