8 March 1813 – North Spain

Following the loss of the battle of Palencia, 4^th and 6^th French corps are forced to retreat north off the map.

With the loss of two of his five corps, Marshal Soult orders a general retreat.

Wellington has clearly achieved both of his campaign objectives.

First to take and hold Valladolid

Second to defeat the French army

8 March 1813 - Central Germany

5^th French attack 2^nd Russian corps at Warburg

Fierce fighting in the town decides the outcome

The Russians lose 400 casualties, the French lose 1600 casualties

The French retreat leaving the Russians in control of the town.

8 March 1813 – Battle of Girhorn

Tactical map of battle area

Background to battle

No wargame was fought because the French were outnumbered two to one

0800 to 1200

1 Prussian corps is ordered to hold

2 and 4 Prussian corps halt and redeploy

3 Prussian corps march to the sound of the guns

1 and 3 French corps advance to attack

4 French corps ordered to support attack

1200 to 1600

1 and 3 French corps engage 1,2 and 3 Prussian corps

French lose 1600 infantry and 100 cavalry

Prussian lose 800 infantry

1600 to 2000

Napoleon orders 1 and 3 French corps to retreat to avoid further casualties

1^st Prussian corps ordered to join main army south of Girhorn

Conclusion

The Prussians won the battle

But the French were not defeated

Outcome

The French will regroup overnight at Brunswick

The Prussians will regroup overnight at Girhorn

Both armies will be ready to resume the attack at daybreak if so ordered