24 March 1813 – North Spain - Day 2

 

In the north 2^nd British and 21^st French observe Palencia

In the centre 8^th, 16^th and 22^nd French attack Valladolid

In the south 7^th French occupy Arevalo and establish depot

5^th and 6^th British retreat to Medina

 

The battle of Valladolid was a close run and very costly affair

The main French attack broke the British centre

On the French right the British held until the centre broke

On the French left the British took Valladolid, but had to retreat

Both sides suffered heavy casualties

The British lost 20 infantry and 5 cavalry casualties

The French lost 14 infantry, 4 cavalry and 1 artillery casualties