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Historic Spanish Victory Report of Firefight and Losses
The narrative details a four hour action where infantry and artillery raked the enemy with continuous fire, supported by Brigadier Lion Joseph Gayoro and Colonels Count Qfticiani and Don John Pingarron. Losses exceed 309 killed or wounded, with several senior officers severely wounded or killed. Major-General Don Feitzx de dragon among the fallen. others injured include Brigadier Don John Pacheco Portocavero and Colonel Don Peter de Pineda. Senior leaders Joseph de Chaves and Chateaufort survived illness to witness the action. The Marquess de Lede directed Center defenses, while Belgia Saguntum and Dublin regiments provided center support. Units from various horse and dragoon regiments arranged positions on flanks and reformed with infantry as needed. General officers praised for valor amid heavy combat.