Von Meinicke divides his force into two columns. His own column consists of one btn of IR10 von Knobloch and 1 btn of garrison regiment von Sydow. They leave Sonnenstein, south of Pirna and follow the route to Krietzschwitz via Postmasters vineyard. The other column, consisting of IR35 Prinz Heinrich fusiliers, 3rd von Meinicke dragoons and 2 squadrons of von Zeiten hussars, under von Lindstedt takes the eastern road to Krietzschitz. The road is heavy going, having been badly roughened upby civilians coming and going to Pirna.
Although the weather was now fair, baggage carts were still sticking on the roads and much time was lost.
IR10 von Knobloch lead the struggling column, and pressed forward, looking for signs of Austrian activity.
A Croat Grenzer Btn, GIR1 Likaner had occupied the Postmaster vinyard, overlooking the road south.
They were supported by a small 3 pounder cannon, and two hundred men from Loudon Grenadiers.
Loudons Grenadiers take position on the road .
IR10 von Knobloch lead the Prussian column
Croats take up position in the vinyard.
Prussian IR10 continue to advance down the road.
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