Brüna also repeatedly shook his head:
"Oh, God, our attack plan may have to be postponed until next year."
As he was speaking, Major Saint Iler, the Cavalry Camp commander, came galloping in and said to Massena, "Commander, this morning, over 25,000 Prussian troops crossed the Moselle River, and more enemy forces are gathering on the north bank. This is the latest reconnaissance report."
Brüna looked at Massena: "It seems we must first withdraw all our troops to defend the Luxembourg Fortress..."
Based on the current intelligence, the Duke of Brunswick has 85,000 soldiers at his disposal, the German States' Alliance Army of 40,000 is about to arrive, plus the Duke of York's corps on the way, the enemy will concentrate more than 150,000 troops along the Luxembourg line!
While France only has 65,000 troops here.
There is no hope of attacking; holding the defense would be considered a victory.
