Sir E. Wood, "Achievements of Cavalry."
"Corresp.," No. 20814. Marmont, vol. v., p. 281, acutely remarks that Napoleon now regarded as true only that which entered into his combinations and his thoughts.
Bernadotte was only hindered from retreat across the Elbe by the remonstrances of his officers, by the forward move of Blücher, and by the fact that the Elbe bridges were now held by the French. For the council of war at Köthen on October 14th, see Boyen, vol. ii., p. 377.
Müffling, "Campaign of 1813."
Colonel Lowe, who was present, says it was won and lost five times (unpublished "Memoirs").