Kevin,

So you are saying that by the time Davout knew he was facing superior forces Bernadotte was not near enough to assist him therefore Davout did not inform him of the situation.

I understand that at the time they went their separate ways neither knew of those superior forces and therefore Bernadotte had no reason to suppose Davout might require assistance.

How then can Bernadotte be accused of letting Davout down?

It is not relevant to the point that Bernadotte could have made a different decision at an earlier stage or could have moved faster earlier on.

Susan

PS Nor is it relevant that I don't like Napoleon - I don't like Bernadotte either. Neutral about Davout.