22 April 1813 – South Spain – Day 2

Spanish guerrillas attack French rear area

Draw at La Roda attack continues

Guerrilla lose 20% at Pozo and rout

Neither garrison can resupply

 

2^nd Spanish army holds Consuegra on the northern border

13^th French army prepares to attack Consuegra

 

1^st Spanish army retreat towards Cuidad Real

14^th French army occupies Daimiel

 

15^th French army attacks Valdepenas

3^rd Spanish army defends Valdepenas

 

3^rd Spanish army takes full advantage of the hilly terrain

They deploy behind cover of the town and the hills

The superior French cavalry rout both Spanish artillery brigades

The remainder of the Spanish retreat before the French can attack

The French have lost 600 casualties, the Spanish 700