BARROSA/CHICLANA (MARCH 5,1811)
| The plans of the generals | |
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| British Plan | French Plan |
| (1) To hold the French main columns (2) To rout the Dragoons and outflank the French reaching their rearguard | (1) Ruffin and the Dragoons to cover the deployment of Leval (2) To launch Leval's infantry to cut the retreat of the British/Sapnish forces |
| The British brigades maintained the French occupied whereas the Allied cavalry and the Spanish allies played a determinant role | |
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| The first moments | |
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| Wheatley vs. Leval | |
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| Dilkes vs. Ruffin | |
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| The outflanking forces | |
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| The Spaniards are attacking! | |
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| The final moments | |
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| FINAL RESULTS | |
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French losses |
Allied losses |
| In the 'Pursuit and Victory' check: The Allied had 5 Pursuit points and the French none, so the Alleid pursued the beaten French. | |
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Comments: The Allied achieved a DECISIVE VICTORY, a result similar to the historical facts. However, in the game the Spanish units, mainly the Walloon Guards and the Carabineros a Caballo, played a decisive role making a significant contribution to the French rout. |
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| AN ALLIED DECISIVE VICTORY! | |