Tuesday, November 15, 2011

1813 Passau Campaign

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

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