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Whilst these events around Blenheim and Lutzingen were taking place, Marlborough was preparing to cross the Nebel.
The centre, commanded by the Duke's brother, General Charles Churchill, consisted of 18 battalions of infantry arranged in two lines: seven battalions in the front line to secure a foothold across the Nebel, and 11 battalions in the rear providing cover from the Allied side of the stream.
The first line of foot was to pass the stream first and march as far to the other side as could be conveniently done.
This line would then form and cover the passage of the horse, leaving gaps in the line of infantry large enough for the cavalry to pass through and take their position in front.
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