16 May 1813 – North Spain – Day 6

 

Wellington orders 4^th Spanish army to attack Reinosa

A victory will force the French to retreat from the border

1^st army hold Llanes and the main allied supply depot

4^th army attack Reinosa

2^nd army defend Aguilar

 

Soult feels unable to attack because of attacks on his lines of supply

10^th army hold Comillas

11^th army hold Reinosa

12^th army hold Soncillo

 

The battle of Reinosa is won by the fighting in and around the town

It is held by four French infantry brigades and attacked by three Spanish

The Spanish attack without artillery support but manage to take the town

The French lose 6 infantry and 2 cavalry (2600 casualties)

The Spanish lose 7 infantry (2800 casualties)