18th March 1814 – Campaign Diary

Campaign Map
First French and Prussian start the Roermond phase of the campaign
The battle of Irun is a draw and both Wellington and Soult withdraw 

First French and Prussian Army

Deployment of both armies at the start of the Roermond Phase

Second French and Russian Army

Both armies are advancing towards each other

However they are still too far apart to have any contact

Third French and Austrian Army

Both armies are marching towards Cirey

The Austrians have established a cavalry screen either side of the town

The cavalry retreated as the two French corps approached

Fourth French and Bavarian Army

Both armies have spent the day resting, resupplying and reorganising

They are in contact, but neither side has made any effort to engage the other

Fifth French and British Army

Four British attack four French corps just west of Irun

The result of the battle is a draw, both sides withdraw

French lose 6800 infantry, 200 cavalry and 6 guns

British lose 5200 infantry and 100 cavalry

Sixth French and Spanish Army

Neither the French nor the main Spanish Armies are in contact

However the guerrilla bands report that the French are marching south

They report two French corps approaching Gerona.