Campaign Summary – 5th September 1813

This was a confused day for both armies.

Marshal Oudinot started the day with great expectations of moving his whole army to the east bank of the river Inn.

7^th French corps had defeated 1^st Austrian corps and taken Obernzell

8^th French corps were prepared to cross and advance towards Raab

9^th French corps had occupied Vockabruck without firing a shot

All that remained was for the French to regroup and advance towards Linz.

Archduke Charles started the day expecting to retreat to Rohrbach-Withering-Wels.

He has already issued orders for the retreat when he received reports of renewed fighting in the north.

1^st Austrian corps had counter attacked Obernzell on its own initiative

The attack was a complete success and the French were driven back to Passau

2^nd Austrian corps started to retreat towards Withering as ordered

3^rd Austrian corps held their position west of Wels.

Archduke Charles must now decide whether to continue the retreat, or attempt to hold his original positions on the river Inn.

What a difference 24 hours can make!