18 September – Southern Spain – Day 11

 

Suchet is surprised to find that the guerrilla threat has disappeared

He orders his three corps to hold their position and resupply

He also orders transfer of supplies from Riopar and Elda to Hellin

                                     

Giron orders his army to move north and deploy in front of Molina

All four corps remain within supply range of their three supply depots

All four are also now concentrated ready to attack Hellin

He also orders 4 and 6 militia brigades to move into contact with Riopar and Elda

This forward movement has caught Suchet by surprise

The Spanish have gained a day’s march on the French