Campaign Summary – 4th September 1813

In the north General Wrede decided to split his 7^th corps in order to both pursue the retreating 1st Austrian corps and also aid 8^th corps to cross the river Inn.   One division was sent to take Obernzell and the second sent south to attack the Austrians hold the bridge over the river Inn.

General Lichtenstein had ordered one of his divisions to cover the retreat of 1^st Austrian corps.  As soon as he realised that only one Bavarian division was in pursuit he changed his orders to counter attack.   One of his divisions took, and held Obernzell.  The second one attacked the Bavarians as they neared the bridge

The result was a resounding Austrian victory, and one which reversed their defeat of the previous day.  The line of the river Inn was held, and Obernzell retaken.

Further south Archduke Charles carried out his plan to abandon Vockabruck and concentrate 3^rd Austrian corps at Wels.

9^th French corps entered Wels and in doing so outflanked the whole Austrian defence line on the river Inn.  

Despite a notable Austrian tactical victory, they had suffered a serious strategic defeat.