In a two-pronged attack, Ney sent one division to the south of Elchingen on the right bank of the Danube to begin the attack, while another division, after crossing the river to the east, moved west against Riesch's position.
Ney sent one division to the south of Elchingen on the right bank of the Danube. This was in a two-pronged attack. This was to begin the attack. Another division moved west against Riesch's position. This was after crossing the river to the east. This was to begin the attack.