The Battle of the Protzan Heights

By noon marshal sult's men had secured almost the entire protzan heights. By now it was clear that this surprise french attack on the centre was no feint, but a major offensive. But there was still a great deal of confusion as to the size, number and even location of the french columns. General katuzof rode up close to the action to try to get a handle on what was happening, so close that he took a french musket ball to the face. It barely cut his cheek. Still, when emperor alexander heard his most senior commander had been hit, he immediately sent his personal physician to treat him. When the doctor arrived at the front,