VILLANUEVA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS
(JANUARY 25,1811)
| The plans of the generals | |
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| Spanish Plan | French Plan |
| (1) To hold the French assault with the help of the cavalry; (2) to extricate the forces and (3) to protect the (4) retreat of the main body | (1)To take Villanueva by a determined attack and to outflank tthe right side (2) of the Spanish defenders with the cavalry and the (3) rest of the infantry |
| The Spanish succesfully retreated in front of the superior French | |
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| The first moments | |
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| Villanueva under attack | |
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| The retreat of Ballesteros | |
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| The final moments | |
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| FINAL RESULTS | |
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Spanish losses |
French losses |
| Since it was a draw battle, there was not 'Pursuit and Victory' check. | |
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Comments: Since the battle finished in a draw, it can be considered a Marginal Spanish Victory (Spanish special rule: 'They’ll be back'). Like in the real world, Ballesteros has achieved his main goal: to delay the French and to retreat to Portugal |
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| A SPANISH MARGINAL VICTORY! | |