31 March 1813 - Southern Germany - Day 1

In the north 7^th Bavarian army occupy Bayerbach

1^st Austrian army are caught by surprise and deploy to defend Bad Fussing

 

In the centre 8^th Bavarian army and 2^nd Austrian army both approach Branau

Both halt within sight of the city in order to deploy

 

In the south 9^th French army and 3^rd Austrian army both have orders to take Eggelsberg. 

 

The battle of Eggelsberg opens with 17^th French and 5^th Austrian corps.

18^th French and 6^th Austrian corps will not arrive mid afternoon

At nightfall the both sides are still fighting for control of Eggelsberg

Both 18^th French and 6^th Austrian corps are still deploying

The result of the battle is a draw and fighting will continue next day