Hans,
As stated in my previous post, the main problem with Bernadotte is neither the orders he had received nor the way he got them but his lack of iniative. The I Corps could clearly hear the guns of Auerstedt. His commander should have marched to the sounds of the guns and to support Davout. Moreover Davout asked Bernadotte's assitance several times but "Belle-jambe" never came…

"Always do more than is required of you" (George S. Patton)