| French | Regts. | Sqds. | Men | Men | Sqds. | Regts. | Allied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Light | 6 | 14 | 1,388 | 2,399 | 23 | 5 | Russian |
| 9th Light | 4 | 13 | 1,120 | 2,380 | 20 | 5 | Prussian |
| 5th Heavy | 5 | 15 | 1,618 | 1,525 | 15 | 4 | Austrian |
| 6th Heavy | 5 | 12 | 1,480 | - | - | - | - |
| Totals | 20 | 54 | 5,606 | 6,304 | 58 | 14 | Totals |
The French didn't use their advantage in numbers in the morning, all of their attacks being handily parried by the Allied cavalry. By the time Murat assembled all four French cavalry divisions for a massive assault in the afternoon, the arrival of additional cavalry from the Austrian 4th Armeeabtilung on the flank tipped the balance in favor of the Allies.
Murat's handling of the French cavalry had been a key element in the French victory at the Battle of Dresden in late August. At Liebertwolkwitz, just two days before the titanic Battle of Leipzig, Murat's leadership failed to work the same "magic"--it was a bad omen for Napoleon.
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