1813 Campaign Diary – Part 4 - Passau

12 to 22 June 1813

Southern Germany 12 June 1813

General
This is the fourth phase of the 1813 campaign

It covers the period 12 June to 22 June 1813 and the fighting in southern Germany between Third French army and the Austrian army

It was fought during the period March to July 2010

Corps deployment at start of campaign

Summary of the Campaign
Napoleon is not expecting any trouble with the Austrians.

He has sent Oudinot to Munich to take command of the Bavarian and Baden armies. The Austrian advance down the Danube valley comes as a complete surprise to Oudinot.

After an initial success the Austrians are defeated.

                                         Battles fought during campaign

Campaign History
 
12 June            Start of campaign

16 June            Battle of Mattsee                    Austrian victory

17 June            Battle of Altheim                   Austrian victory

19 June            Battle of Branau                     Austrian victory

20 June            Battle of Salzburg                  French victory

21 June            Battle of Reishach                  French victory


Link to Campaign Blog
http://1813danubecampaign.blogspot.com/