Campaign Summary – 3rd September 1813

In the north 7^th Bavarian corps has launched a daring attack across the defended river Inn.   Against the odds they have achieved a notable victory.   Not only have they established a bridge head on the east bank, they have also forced 1^st Austrian corps to abandon Obernzell and retreat towards the river Danube.

In the centre 8^th French corps and 2^nd Austrian corps have deployed either side of the river Inn.   They have exchanged artillery fire over the river, but to no effect.   General Kleanau is confident he can hold the eastern bank, and Bertrand lacks the blind courage of Wrede to order his men to storm a defended river line.

To the south 9^th French corps have deployed east of Frankenburg and driven back the Austrian skirmish line.  General Merveldt has just one division facing them at Frankenberg.    He has had plenty of time to bring up his 6^th division, but has failed to do so.

Archduke Charles is aware of the danger to his left flank, and has ordered Merveldt to concentrate his corps to meet the threat.   At midday he received the daily report from 3^rd corps, which made it clear that Merveldt had still not concentrated his corps.    He immediately left Withering to ride the 30 miles to dismiss Merveldt and take command of the corps himself.