Poor generalship and poor discipline contributed to this Spanish defeat. Blake had left one division isolated and inactive on the opposite bank of the river thus removing the numerical superiority. Also many of the Spaniards were new recruits who deserted over night between the first engagement and the second days fighting. In the face of the French advance Blake attempted to fall back on the isolated division but his move turned into a rout.

A small town on the river Huerve in north eastern Spain about 13 miles southeast of Zaragoza. (Spain)

French Forces

Number engaged :

10,800

Casualties :

800 (7.41%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :

15,000

Casualties :

5,000 (33.33%)