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29 March 1810, El Ronquillo: Introduction

Retreating from his defeat at Santa Olalla, Pepin holds position at El Ronquillo covering the approach to Seville. Joined by Beauregarde's brigade of dragoons he decides that attempting a retreat in the face of the enemy is too hazardous and stands firm to await the attack of the superior Spanish forces.

Contact Decision

Pepin's orders imply that he should not risk a major engagement. However his judgement is that to retreat in the face of such superior force is too hazardous and he therefore stands firm.

Map

Forces

French

Commanded by General de Brigade Joseph Pepin, 4800 men in total.

General de Brigade Pepin, Commissariat, 2 ADC
Brigade Regts Strength Grade
First 21e Legere 3 standard battalions Line
100e Ligne 3 standard battalions Line
4e Coy Artillerie 1 standard battery Line
Second 13e Dragoons 1 standard regt Line
22e Dragoons 1 standard campaign cavalry Line
Spanish Chasseurs 1 small campaign cavalry Line

Spanish

Commanded by Mariscal de Campo Francisco Ballasteros, 11633 men in total.

Mariscal de Campo Ballasteros, Campaigner, 5 ADC
Brigade Unit Strength Grade
Primera de Ballasteros Navarra 2 standard battalions Recruit
Princesa 2 standard battalions Recruit
Provincial de Oviedo 2 standard battalions Recruit
Segunda de Ballasteros Villaviciosa 2 standard battalions Recruit
Candas y Luanco 2 standard battalions Recruit
Castropol 2 standard battalions Recruit
Tercera de Ballasteros Pravia 2 standard battalions Recruit
Cangas de Tineo 2 standard battalions Recruit
Segunda de Contreras Voluntarios de la Patria 1 standard battalion Recruit
Provincial de Ciudad Rodrigo 1 standard battalion Recruit
Provicial de Siguenza 1 standard battalion Recruit
Artilleria 1 standard battery Recruit
Caballeria Borbon 1 small campaign cavalry Recruit
Dragones de Lusitania 1 small campaign cavalry Recruit
Granaderos de Llerena 1 small campaign cavalry Recruit
Carabinieros Reales 1 small campaign cavalry Recruit
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