21 April 1813 – South Spain – Day 1

Both armies have deployed their corps close to the border

This presents resupply problems for both the French and the Spanish

Both sides are too far from their rear depots to resupply

So both armies have to transfer supplies to the forward depots

This is more of a problem for the Spanish, who can only hold three days

The French can hold four days.

 

The campaign opens with 14^th French army attacking Daimiel.

By midday the battle is still undecided

However Giron loses his nerve and orders a general retreat

The French have lost 500 casualties, the Spanish 1300