Strategic
Map of Southern Germany
The Bamberg Phase is the first campaign after the armistice in Southern Germany. It covers
the area outlined in white above. The Austrian Army has moved their base of operations from Vienna to Prague in order to be closer to the main allied operations in Germany.
Tactical
Map of Bamberg Campaign Area
Both armies are out of contact with each other
Each Austrian corps has detached one infantry brigade to
establish a depot. This will ensure
that they can replace the supplies used each day.
The Bavarian army has only three infantry brigades detached
to establish depots.
Schwartzenberg is content to remain on the defence and leave
the initiative to the enemy.
Oudinot receives orders to advance, engage the enemy and
take the city of Bamberg.