Merida Campaign Day 4

12 June 1813 – Southern Spain – Day 4

 

In the north 13^th French corps attack 1^st Spanish corps at Adjucen

3 infantry brigades are detached for garrison duty

1 cavalry brigade is detached to retake Bargas

6^th cavalry and 4^th infantry brigades attack Bargas

Guerrillas retreat leaving the town undefended

 

In the centre 14^th French army occupy San Pedro, regroup and resupply

2^nd Spanish army retreat to Merida

 

In the south – 15^th French army prepare to attack Calamonte

3^rd Spanish army rally, regroup and resupply at Calamonte

Guerrillas attack convoy to Nambroca, attackers lose 10% casualties, convoy safe

Comments

French retake the town of Bargas.

6^th cavalry brigade join forces with 4^th infantry brigade to attack the town.

As they approach the guerrillas abandon the town and retreat into the mountains

To the west 13^th French army attack the walled town of Adjucen

1^st Spanish army deploy to the east of the town to engage the French as they leave the mountains

The French quickly outflank the Spanish position, and force their artillery to withdraw

The Spanish infantry and cavalry soon follow them.

 

This retreat without battle results in an uncertain end to the wargame

It allows the retreating army to avoid more casualties

The attacking army does not have time to reach and take the town

And, in fact, just postpones everything for another 24 hours.

 

The guerrillas attack a French convoys between Toledo and Nambroca, but are driven off with ease.

 

The campaign is going badly for the Spanish.