24 April 1813 – South Spain – Day 4

10 militia attack Tomelloso, no casualties

11 militia capture convoy between Balazote and Alcalaz, rout escort with 10% casualties

12 militia attack pozo, lose 10% casualties and rout

 

13^th French army occupy Consuegra

2^nd Spanish army retreat to Malagon

 

14^th French army attack Cuidad Real

1^st Spanish army defend Cuidad Real

15^th French army redeploy to attack Almagro

3^rd Spanish army regroup at Almagro

To approach Cuidad Real the French have to move through a narrow pass.   The Spanish deploy their artillery to cover the exit, forcing the French to move through the hills on either side of the pass.

By the time the French cross the hills either side of the pass it is too late to attack the city.   The Spanish retreat to the city as soon as the French start to deploy to attack.

Because they hold the city at nightfall, the Spanish claim a victory

Almost no fighting during this battle.   No French casualties and the Spanish only lose 200 cavalry.