The first movements of the French Army were attacks on either flank of the Prussian lines.
However, once in position Ney decided to attack the Prussian line despite having no orders to do so.
The Austrian infantry then proceeded to attack the Prussian line, but was met with concentrated artillery fire.
Getting messages out of the city was not too difficult: Government aides rose over the Prussian lines in hot-air balloons.
Tarrare crossed Prussian lines under cover of darkness, disguised as a German peasant.
At length, the French surged forth from Halle and attacked the Prussian line.
At this time, Massenbach was allowed to return to the Prussian lines.
After firing a few half-hearted volleys, they broke ranks in front of the advancing Prussian line.
The long Prussian line did not halt their advance, assaulting Leuthen with artillery support.
One of the latest consists of a straight black and Prussian blue lines on a swirling sea of grass green.