13 October 1813 – Rosenheim Campaign – Day 11

In the north Schwartzenberg orders 2^nd and 3^rd Austrian corps to attack Holzkirchen

9^th and 10^th Bavarian corps have orders to hold the town

In the south 1^st and 4^th Austrian corps regroup and resupply east of the river Isar

11^th and 12^th Bavarian corps do the same west of the river

Schwartzenberg takes personal command of the attack on Holzkirchen.  

He concentrates on the two Bavarian corps

And avoids any attempt to attack the walled town

The battle opens with an artillery exchange

This is followed by a cavalry melee

The Bavarians lose both melee and both cavalry brigades rout

Without cavalry support the Bavarians are forced to retreat

They are covered by infantry in square and the garrison of Holzkirchen