The Prussian forces were warded off, despite their superior numbers.
At 16:00, the Prussian forces began to pull back.
This development is usually associated particularly with the Prussian and Russian forces.
A battalion-sized Prussian force to the west was cut off and suffered heavy losses.
The casualties were severe, especially for the attacking Prussian forces.
The massive scale of the attack quickly became apparent - total Prussian forces are estimated between 50,000 to 80,000.
Losses had been roughly even, but the small Prussian force could ill afford its casualties.
To command this height was to command the Prussian forces.
They continued to hold back the Russians in the center until the Prussian forces appeared to their rear.
Afterwards he saw action against both Italian and Prussian forces.