On the extreme right, and in advance next the sea, was the first division of the French army.

Behind them, also by the sea, was the second division under General Canrobert, on the left of which marched the third division under Prince Napoleon.

The fourth division and the Turks formed the rearguard.

Next to the third French division was the second British, with the third in its rear in support.

Next to the second division was the light division, with the Duke of Cambridge's division in the rear in support.