28 April 1813 – South Spain – Day 8

13^th French army have failed to take Malagon, and they are also out of supply

Fortunately there are 6 days supplies at Consuegra, so they do not have to retreat to resupply

2^nd Spanish army is also out of supply, but fortunately there are two days supply at Malagon

So they can continue to hold the town, but must receive more supplies from Cuidad Real

Because of the destruction of 13 French brigade, 26 French cavalry brigade is now garrison of La Roda

 

14^th French army recall 6 cavalry brigade in preparation for attack on Cuidad Real

 

15^th French army ordered to attack Almagro,

29 French cavalry brigade ordered to return to take part in the attack

 

All three French armies are running short of supplies

All available supplies are moved forward from the rear depots

Fortunately the guerrilla bands are regrouping and resupplying after a busy period

The recall of French cavalry brigades to the forward armies also helps to safeguard the supply convoys

After a hard fought battle the French won the battle of Almagro.   The Spanish fought longer and better than expected, and at  nightfall still held both flanks.   But the French took the town, and broke the Spanish centre.   At nightfall the remaining Spanish brigades had to retreat.