The 2nd Light Cavalry Division in October 1813 is listed as being led by one or other of these generals at the battle of Leipzig. I see Corbineau was wounded in the head at Kulm in August 1813 and one source at least indicates he did not return to the command. Berckheim had been leading a heavy cavalry brigade perhaps until mid-October. Does anyone have information that could solve this puzzle?
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According to Six, Berckheim commanded 1re brigade/1re division de grosse cavalerie/1er Corps de cavalerie. He was promoted to general de division on 3 Sep 1813, but was not given a division command until November when he was charged with defending Alsace.
Six says Corbineau commanded the 1re division de cavalerie legere/1er Corps de cavalerie. He commanded the cavalry of the 1st Corps at Kulm, where he was wounded, as you mention, but the wound must not have been too serious since he was placed as interim commander of the gendarmerie d'elite.