Table at the start of move 5Bottom – Hill has entered the right hand section of Toulouse
Left – Picton’s cavalry clash with French, infantry approach Toulouse
Top – Beresford is in trouble as both Darmagnac and Taupin advance
British LeftBeresford starts to crumble as the French attack.
His cavalry have lost the melee with the French cuirassiers and are in rout
The gunners had retreated to the nearby square, but the infantry broke and joined the rout
The remaining two British brigades are now in an impossible position
British Centre Friere’s Spanish corps advance to support Beresford, but will be too late
Their cavalry have flanked the French guns, but refuse to charge them
The infantry advance in column, but the enemy artillery could destroy them
British RightPicton’s cavalry have won the melee and routed the enemy chasseurs
His infantry are within skirmish range of the city, but no casualties on either side yet
His artillery have again proved ineffective
British south of riverHill’s leading brigade has taken the right hand section of Toulouse
But enemy artillery have caused heavy casualties, and the infantry have routed
The remainder of his infantry cross the bridge to press home the attack
His artillery engage the enemy gunners, but fail to cause any casualties
Game Notes
The battle is not going well for Wellington
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