13 May 1813 – North Spain – Day 3

 

Wellington orders 2^nd army to attack Aguilar

1^st army to hold Comillas and resupply

4^th Spainish to hold Cabezon, rally and regroup

The battle of Aguilar is won by the superior British skirmish

4^th corps contain two rifle brigades, who are particularly effective

3^rd corps Portuguese brigade beat off an attack by French cavalry

Convincing British victory and another setback for the French