27 April 1813 – South Spain – Day 7

13^th French army attack 2^nd Spanish army at Malagon for second day

French have one days supply, by nightfall they will have run out

10 guerrilla attack and destroy routing 13 French brigade

7 guerrilla retreat when 26 French cavalry retake La Roda

 

14^th French army prepare to attack Cuidad Real

27 and 28 cavalry brigades ordered to return to corps

 

15^th French army reorganise

12 guerrilla attack Pozo, routed with 20% casualties

The second battle of Malagon resulted in a draw.   However at nightfall the Spanish still held half of the town, and despite having to withdraw most of their army was still intact.   The French had clearly failed to either destroy 2^nd Spanish army, or take Malagon.   The Spanish claimed a victory.