The same day that Major Krebs had been ordered to retreat, Major Fischer, who was in position at Mysen, was ordered to move against the Swedish positions near Ørje bridge.
Samma dag som major Krebs hade fått order om att dra sig tillbaka fick major Fischerm som var på plats vid Mysen, order om att gå mot de svenska positionerna i närheten av Ørje bro.