Napoleon had crossed the Rhine with his army.
The left wing, composed of the corps under Marshal Bernadotte, and of
that under General Marmont, with the Bavarian army, set out on the 1st
and 2d of October for Weissenburg.
Marshal Davoust, leaving Neckarels, followed the road to Meikumlh,
Ingelfrugen, Chreilsheim, Drinkelspuhl, Frembdingen, Œttingen, and
Haarburg.
Marshal Soult advanced upon the Danube.
Ney, leaving Stuttgart, followed the road to Nattheim.
Marshal Lannes quitted Ludwisburg, and directed his march towards
Nordeingen.