====== 20/3/1810 ======
===== Introduction =====
Withdrawing from their contact with the guerrilleros of Jefe Bolanos at the outer reaches of the French area of control in the Condado de Niebla the 27th Chasseurs a Cheval are caught by a force of guerilla seeking to impede their withdrawal.

This scenario is the result of a random event.
===== Map =====
The action focuses on the withdrawal of the 27th Chasseurs across the Rio Tinto. The French start at the far end of the table,  their goal is to escort the squadron's supply wagon cross the bridge and into safer territory to rejoin the rest of the regiment. Meanwhile, having forced the withdrawal on 18 March Bolanos' guerrilla force is up for a fight and keen to push the invaders back.

===== Forces =====
==== French ====

  * Duc D'Aremberg status 4 leader (1).
  * Marechal des Logis Willems status 1 leader (3).
  * 2 Groups of mounted chasseurs a cheval.
  * Lieutenant Demets status 2 leader (2).
  * 2 Groups of dismounted chasseurs a cheval.
  * Supply wagon (counts as a mule train).
  * 49 points.

One mounted squadron is with D'Aremberg and the wagon and starts from the far side of the table. A dismounted half-squadron is waiting at the farmhouse by the bridge to ensure they make it across the river.
==== Spanish ====
  * Jefe Bolanos status 3 leader (1)
  * Enrique Hoyo status 1 leader (4)
  * 3 groups of guerilla skirmishers (90 men)
  * Luca Rabadan status 2 leader (2)
  * Emilio Castejon status 1 leader (3)
  * 2 group of guerilla militia (100 men)
  * Holy man.
  * Moveable deployment point.
  * 46 points

===== Orders =====
==== Duc D'Aremberg ====
The dismounted half squadron are to hold the bridge and farmhouse to ensure D'Aremberg and the mounted squadron can escape safely. The mounted squadron will progress down the road as quickly as possible engaging enemies they encounter as required.
==== Jefe Bolanos ====



===== Special Rules =====
Follow the deployment rules given in Scenario Four: Escort Duty from the Sharp Practice rulebook.

===== Victory =====
This scenario is based on Scenario Four: Escort Duty from the Sharp Practice rulebook. To claim victory the French must successfully exit the table on the opposite edge from where they entered with their supply wagon. Any other outcome is a Spanish victory.

===== Outcome =====
D'Aremberg leads his mounted squadron along the road, but is ambushed by the militia with half the troops rapidly retreating after suffering casualties. The second troop charge in but are defeated in melee combat. The dismounted squadron holds the bridge allowing most of the survivors to retreat to safety, but not before the militia have rushed in and captured the supply wagon, cutting off and capturing half the mounted squadron in the process.

==== Casualties ====
^ ^ Dead ^ Seriously Wounded ^ Walking Wounded ^
| French | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Spanish | 5 | 5 | 10 |

In addition 30 Chasseurs are captured by the Spanish.

==== Images ====
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