Wellington had left his army widely scattered in the face of Marmont's concentration. A strong cavalry [2,500] thrust led by Montbrun caught Picton's Third Division strung out over six miles. Exceptional work by five squadrons of cavalry, some Portugese gunners and the Fifth Foot gained the time for Picton to organize an orderly retreat. His division was then key to the safe re-assembly of the whole army.

A village in western Spain about 19 miles from the Portugese border and about 8 miles southwest of Ciudad Rodrigo. (Spain)

French Peninsular Army [Marmont]

Number engaged :

2,500

Casualties :

200 (8.00%)

British Peninsular Army [Picton]

Number engaged :

1,500

Casualties :

149 (9.93%)