EL DESASTRE DE UCLES 1809

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The January 13, 1809 battle of Ucles pitted a Spanish army lacking equipment, instruction, discipline, and, especially, morale against a French army that represented the polar opposite: veterans, disciplined, competent commanders, and determined soldiers.

This fateful battle closes the circle that began in Bailen on July 19, 1808, followed with 23 November in Tudela, and ultimately ended in Ucles. Afterwards, and for at least six months, the Central Army wandered like a lost soul to return to reorganize, and ultimately, lead to a revitalized Spanish force.