As the mists cleared on 20 September, Prussian and French artillery opened fire in a long-range duel that caused few casualties on either side. Brunswick then ordered his troops forward in the hope that the French would break and run at the sight of the famed Prussian infantry. However, the French held firm, and Brunswick withdrew his troops to allow his artillery to continue to soften up the French positions. A second assault was ordered, which coincided with a lucky Prussian cannon shot detonating a French ammunition wagon by the windmill. Again the French line did not waver, and, in the face of heavy musketry fire, the Prussians retreated.
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