7th
and 16th French corps have received two days supplies each
They
have also rested and reorganised
However
the main French depot is three days march at Astroga
The
French supply system is still in disorder
A
supply convoy from Astorga to Oviedo is attacked by guerrilla
But
the Spanish are driven off
Wellington
delays his counter attack on Corunna
2nd
corps has only two days supplies
But
more important he wants to see what happens at Lugo
Battle
of Lugo was a French victory.
8th
French corps bypassed the town and moved against the bridge
Picton
reacted by moving half his infantry plus his cavalry and artillery
The
arrival of cavalry and artillery from the French reserve proved decisive
The
British cavalry routed and took a nearby infantry brigade with them
At
nightfall 3rd British corps retreated, abandoning Lugo
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